Module 4: Evaluating Information

Content

Another important thing to examine is the content of the sources you have chosen. Content can relate to many different things, including:

• Accuracy of the material
• Quality of writing
• Intended audience (researchers, people working in the field, general readers)
• Agreement with other sources

Ask these questions when evaluating the content of a source:

• Is the content accurate, authentic, not forged or altered?
• Is the writing clear and precise?
• Who is the intended audience and is the content suitable for that group?
• Are there citations for sources, indicating where the information was gathered?
• Does the information agree with other sources?
• Are there obvious typographical or grammatical errors?