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Currency: The timeliness of the information
· Tells when information published or posted.
· Information is current enough for your topic.
· Links are functional.
· Indicates when information last reviewed or revised.
Relevance: The importance of the information
· The information is at an appropriate level (i. e. not too elementary or advanced) for your needs.
· Comprehensive/in-depth discussion of the topic.
· Relevant perspective or content.
Authority: The source of the information
· The author's credentials/affiliations identified.
· The owner/sponsor of the website is indicated (as well as their credentials.
· Contact information (e-mail or mailing address) available
· The author's qualifications on the topic are identified.
· The URL reveals information about the author or source (.com, .org, etc.)
Accuracy : The reliability/correctness of content
· The author's sources have been clearly cited so you can easily find and check them.
· The information is available in other resources (encyclopedias, scholarly journals, etc.), so it can be double-checked.
· The language and/or tone is unbiased and free of emotion.
· There are spelling, grammar, or other typographical errors.
Purpose: The reason the information exists.
· The purpose of the information is to inform, teach, and to a lesser degree, persuade the reader.
· The authors/sponsors make their intentions or purpose is clear.
· The point of view appears objective, unbiased, and impartial.
· Advertising content is clearly labeled.
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