Universal+Guidelines+for+Evaluating+Sources


 * The following are a list of questions that you should ask as you consider the value of a technology source:**

1. What is its appearance? While looks aren't everything, a sloppy looking source is a red flag.

2. How is the accuracy? Look at spelling, dates, facts, etc. to determine accuracy.

3. What's the depth? Are you getting information that is surface level or do you see layers upon layers? Reasons upon reasons?

4. What's the technology proficiency? Do the sources incorporate sophisticated features that enhance the readers experience or do you notice a simplistic set up? (For example, does the blogger hyperlink?)

5. What's the purpose of the site? Do you recognize any motive other than the desire to spread neutral information? How long has it been around? When was it last updated?

6. Who is the intended audience? What age and education level is this written for?

7. What do you notice about craft? (word choice? what perspective is left out? what's the bias?)

8. What do you know about the creator of the site? What makes him/her trustworthy in your eyes? Can you easily contact him/her? Did you Google his/her name? What other things has he/she written? What patterns do you notice? This is very important because it deals with point of view and bias (something we __**all**__ have).

9. If the site allows comments, what are others saying?