Is an author named?

Is the author highly educated, associated with professional organizations, and/or associated with colleges or universities?

Is the author expert in the subject?

Has the author published other works?

Is the publisher a university, government, organization or established publishing house?

Is the website domain .edu, .gov, or .org?

Is the source peer-reviewed (that is, evaluated by subject experts)?

Did you find the source in an academic library or a subscription database?

Is the source designed to educate rather than entertain, sell, persuade or preach?

Does the source offer various points of view on your subject?

Is the information presented factually rather than emotionally, judgmentally or with political intent?

If the source comes from an organization, can you determine their mission and purpose?

If the source has a bias, do you have another source to counter the bias?

Is the source written for educated adults, scholars or professionals?

Are you sure the source is not by or for children?

Are you sure the source is not written by a student?

Does the source offer in-depth information?

Is the language understandable, though perhaps, challenging?

Are you using the full text of the source rather than an abstract or summary?

Is the information supported by evidence?

Is the information consistent with information in other sources?

Is there a Works Cited List or Bibliography to lead you to the sources on which your source is based?

Is there a Notes section?

If there are links, have they been evaluated for authority and content?

Is the text clearly written?

Do indexes, tables of contents, or search capabilities help you find specific information?

Do maps, pictures or other graphics enhance the presentation of information?

Does the layout and organization of the source help you find information?

If your subject is health, science or technology, was the source published within the last 2 years?

If your subject is history or humanities, have your sources been published at various times (to insure comprehensive coverage)?

If your subject is anything but health, science, technology, humanities or history, was your source published within the last ten years?

Is a webpage attached to a website?

Has a website been updated within the last year?

Are web links live?