ABCDs of Source Evaluation
Authority
Who wrote this?
Are they qualified to write about this topic?
Are they an expert on this topic?
Is it peer reviewed?
Bias
Is the information neutral and objective?
What is the purpose of this information?
Does the article cover all sides of the topic?
Content
Is the information relevant?
Is it too simple or too advanced?
Can you verify the information with another source?
Date
Is this information current?
Is it outdated?
Are the references cited recent or too old?
Have there been significant changes in the field?
Evaluation
Would you use this source in your research paper or project?