Evaluating Internet Resources Checklist

Have I checked for.

Authority
Who is the author/ creator?
Who is the publisher/ sponsor?
Are they reputable? Do they have knowledge or skills to support there information?
are other perspectives acknowledged?
Are does the publisher have any interest in the information?
What is the publishers interest?
Does the website have advertisements?

Purpose
Does the resource have a bias?
Fact or opinion?
Is there a purpose? What is it?
Is the author/ creator trying to sell something?

Authentic
Where does the information for the resource come from?
Have others reviewed the information?
What type of source is it? Primary or secondary?
Does the resource include original sources that are clearly documented?
Does the resource have a bibliography for cited sources?

Reliable
Is the information reliable?
Do you trust the source? Why?
Is the information connected to a sponsor? Who?
Does the information have a purpose? (Inform, sell, instruct, persuade)
What is the motive of the source?

Current
When was the information published?
Has the resource been updated recently?
Is the resource current enough to use?

Relevant
Is the information useful?
Do you need this information?
Is the information broad and deep?
Can you use the form the information is written?
Does this information add to your current knowledge of the topic?