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Authority
o
WHO wrote
the information?
o
What is the
site�s domain?
Is it a
commercial
(.com) site or a
more trustworthy
government (.gov)
or educational
institution (.edu)
site?
o
Is the author
qualified to
write about the
subject?
o
Can you contact
the author of
the site?
�
Accuracy
o
WHAT
is the site
saying?
o
Is the
information
reliable and can
it be verified?
o
Does the page
cite its
sources?
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Objectivity
o WHY
was the
page/site
created?
o
Is the
information free
from bias?
o
Is the
information
based on facts
or opinion?
�
Currency
o
WHEN was
the page created
or last
updated?
o
Is the
information
dated?
o
Are there “dead
links” on the
page?
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Coverage
o
HOW MUCH in-depth
& relevant
material is
provided?
o
Does the
information
found relate to
your focus?
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