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CATEGORY

Acceptable

Questionable

Unacceptable

Is the information relevant?

The information clearly addresses one or more topics or questions identified in my research project and is appropriate for my grade level and the assignment guidelines.

The connection between this information and my research topic is unclear or indirect. The material may not be appropriate for my grade level or the requirements of the project.

The information has no clear relevance to my research project or is inappropriate for this task.

Is the information timely?

I can find the publication date of the material. It is up-to-date and reflects current knowledge in the field.

I know when this material was published but suspect that there may be more timely information elsewhere.

I cannot determine the date of publication or the material is clearly out of date.

Is the information accurate?

The facts in this material can be verified through several other trusted information sources.

I cannot easily verify all of the facts and/or ideas in this material by comparing it to other sources.

The material clearly contains errors and contradicts information found in other sources.

Is the source of the information reliable?

The author/publisher and his/her background and credentials are clearly identified. He/she is an expert in the field I am researching.

Only partial information about the author/publisher is available or his/her field is not directly connected to my research topic.

I can't find any information about the author or publisher or he/she is clearly not a trustworthy source in this field.

Is the information biased?

I am aware of the organization(s) that produced this information and any biases in it. I can clearly identify the purpose of the information: to inform or to persuade.

I am unaware of the sponsor of this information or to identify its bias and/or purpose.

This information is so biased as to be unreliable for a research project.