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Chemistry/ Chemical Engineering/Communications & JournalismLibrarian
Purpose
Purpose
- Does the page or article meet your needs? _____
- Are the tone, content and style of the article or page meeting the needs of your audience? _____
Authority
Authority
- Is there an author listed? _____
- Does the author cite sources or a bibliography? _____
- Does the author cite formal credentials or experience? _____
- Can you contact the author? _____
- Do you know who sponsored or published the page or journal? _____
Accuracy
Accuracy
- Does the article/site provide documentation for the information provided? _____
- Does the article/site provide information that contradicts other sources? _____
- Does the article/site include an explanation of its research methods? _____
Currency
Currency
- Has the site been updated recently? Is the date of the last revision posted? _____
- Is the subject matter time-sensitive? _____
Objectivity/Bias
Objectivity/Bias
- Is the author affiliated with a particular organization that might have a bias? _____
- Are all sides of an issue represented? _____
- Does the absence of other viewpoints indicate a bias or hidden agenda? ____
