This document provides a checklist for evaluating the reliability and accuracy of information found online or in publications. It suggests verifying the source and location of material, checking for listed sources and errors, determining who is responsible for the content, and ensuring the information is current, topic-related, and intended for the target audience. References should also be evaluated for credibility.

1. Verify this information:
Where was the material gathered?
Are sources for any factual information clearly listed so they
can be verified?
If no sources are listed, determine whether the material is just
unsupported opinion by checking another (printed) source.
Is the information free of grammatical, spelling, and other
language errors than can indicate a lack of quality control and
accuracy?
Is it clear who has ultimate responsibility for the accuracy of
the content?
Is the material current? Check
o The original date of the material
o The date the material was placed on the site
o The date of the latest site update revision
o Is the material directly related to your topic?
Is the material directly related to your topic?
Who is the target audience for the material? Is it appropriate
for your audience?(Reid, 2000)
Reference List
Reid, J. M. (2000). The Process of Composition. White Plains, NY: Prentice Hall Regents.