5 differnt things read them all to understand. They are all numbered

EVALUATION CRITERIA

# 1

Resource

# 2

Resource

#3

Resource

# 4

Resource

WHO

1. Who is the author?

2. What are the author’s credentials?

3. If an organization, is it considered reputable?

4. What else has the author or organization published on this topic?

WHAT

1. What is the resource about?

2. Does the resource provide an overview or an in-depth look at the topic?

3. Is the content scholarly/peer-reviewed?

4. Is it a primary or secondary source?

5. Is the content free of grammar and spelling errors?

WHEN

1. When was the resource published?

2. When was the resource last edited, modified, or updated?

3. What clues are available to verify that the resource uses current data?

WHERE

1. Where did you find the information?

2. Where was the information pubished?

3. If applicable, what is the website address?

WHY

1. What is the purpose of the resource?

2. Who employes the author or editor?

3. Does the author or organization hold any bias?

4. Who benefits from your using, buying, or agreeing with the resource?

5. Do you undestand the resource? Can you integrate the information with your own voice?