Philosophy & Religion

(to help you decide whether to use a source in your paper) 

Currency

• When was it published/posted or last updated?
• Do you need to find more current information?

Relevance

• Does it relate to your topic or answer your question?
• Who is the intended audience?
• Is the information at an appropriate level?  Too advanced?  Too easy?

Authority

• Who is the author, publisher, source, or sponsor?
• What are their credentials or organizational affiliations?
• Is the author qualified to write on the topic?

Accuracy

• Where does the information come from?
• Is it supported by evidence? 
• Has it been reviewed or refereed?

Purpose

• What is the purpose of the information? To inform, teach, sell, entertain, or persuade?
• Is the information fact, opinion, or propaganda?
• Does the point of view appear objective and unbiased? 

Here are a few recommended websites to help you find materials and research related to philosophy and religion.