When was the information produced or posted?
- Do you need current sources or older sources, or both?
- When was the information last updated?
- If there are links, how current are they?
Does it relate to my topic and what I need?
- Who is the intended audience?
- Does it provide evidence or support my ideas?
- Will it lead to other information?
Who has provided this information source?
- Who is the author, publisher, source or sponsor of the information?
- What is the reason for publishing this information?
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For websites, does the domain of the URL tell you anything about the author or source (.gov, .edu, .com, .org)?
Is the information true and accurate?
- Where does the information come from?
- Is the information supported by evidence?
- Are there spelling, grammar or any kind of errors?
Why does the information exist?
- Is the information factual or opinion?
- Is the information to inform, teach, entertain, sell or persuade?
- Is the website sponsored or influenced by advertising revenue?
