Assess and evaluate information you find with the following four factors:
- Authority
- Timeliness
- Bias
- Intended audience
Authority:
- Where was it published?
- An academic journal
- .gov, .edu, .org
- What are the author's credentials?
Timeliness:
- Do you need up-to-date resources?
- Is your research historical?
Bias:
- Facts or opinions
- Identify an agenda
Intended audience:
- Scholars, practitioners, students, or the general public?
