When evaluating information found in books, videos, magazines, newspapers, journals, or CD-ROMs, ask yourself the following questions:

1. When was the document created (published, developed)? 

2.  Is the information useful for your purpose? 

3. Did the information lead you to other sources that were useful (was a bibliography included)? 

4. Is the information current? 

5. Does up-to-date information matter for your purpose? 

6. Does the information appear biased? 

7. Does the information contradict something you found somewhere else? 

8. Do most of the pictures supplement the content of the page?

9. Who created (wrote) the information? 

10. With what organization is the author affiliated? What are his credentials? 

11. Is the focus of the source popular or academic?
12. Are you satisified that the information is useful for your purpose?