Resources
An extensive list of links to the many other sites available on evaluating information; part of the Information Quality WWW Virtual Library.
A concise and not too abbreviated set of guidelines from UC Berkeley to help students to assess the many types of resources they’ll encounter through research, and evaluate a source’s authority and appropriateness for their research.
Purdue University site helping students evaluate bibliographic citations, content in a source, as well as internet sources. Links to further resources.
For students, a concise review of how to evaluate the authority, usefulness, and reliability of the information found through the process of library research. Including: books, periodical articles, multimedia titles, or Web pages – whether looking at a citation, a physical item in hand, or an electronic version on a computer. Links to lengthier discussions.
Extended and nuanced conference paper on the issues around evaluating web content, by the director of Libraries at Babson College.
A single page “How-To Guide” from UCLA College Library.
Ithica College library site, with 6 quick suggestions, 6 more criteria, and several exercises/assignments to test students’ discernment skills.
A New Mexico State University Library site, with examples, suggestions, criteria, and bibliography.
A quick scannable overview with solid advice.
An extended article describing the benefits and best practices of classroom technology use.