| Authority of the source |
Who is the author?
Author's credentials, occupation, experience? |
| Balance, objectivity |
Does the author represent an institution or organization?
Will author affiliation bias the information? |
| Currency |
Is the information up to date?
When was the page last updated? |
| Site Organization |
Is the site easy to use?
Are formats and speed acceptable? |
| Purpose |
Who is the intended audience?
Is the purpose to inform or persuade? |
| Compare with other sources |
Are other sources better (periodicals, books, etc)?
Is there a cost for the service? |
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