"*" indicates required fields Step 1 of 6 16% Checking the Reliability of Sources http://CheckASource.com Questions? Contact me here This page is intended to help you check the reliability of an article or website. Answer the questions below to determine a reliability score. Title of the resource you are evaluating:URL of the resource you are evaluating:Your name(s) and school: Part 1: How up to date is the information?When was the information published?Has the information been revised or updated since it was first published? Yes No I can't tell Is the information current or out of date? Current Out of date I can't tell Are links found within the site functional? Yes No There are no links Based on your answers, what grade do you give this source for appearing up to date? (Choose one)Based on your answers, what grade do you give this source for appearing up to date? (Choose one)AA-B+BB-C+CC-DF Part 2: How relevant is the information for your needs?Does the information relate to your topic and/or answer your questions? Not at all A bit Very well Who is the intended audience?Is the information at an appropriate level for its audience? Yes No Would you be comfortable citing this source for an academic research paper? Yes No Based on your answers, what grade do you give this source for being relevant to your needs?Based on your answers, what grade do you give this source for being relevant to your needs?AA-B+BB-C+CC-DF Part 3: How reliable is the source?Who is the author/publisher/source/sponsor?If an author is named, are the credentials or organizational affiliations listed? Yes No How authoritative and qualified does the author/organization appear to be? Not at All Somewhat Very What are the author’s/organization’s qualifications to write about this topic?Is there contact information for the author or organization on this page? Yes No Does the URL reveal anything about the author or source? Seems unreliable Seems reliable I can’t tell Based on your answers, what grade do you give this source for being appearing to be reliable?Based on your answers, what grade do you give this source for being appearing to be reliable?AA-B+BB-C+CC-DF Part 4: How accurate is the information?Where does the information come from?Is the information supported by valid evidence? Yes, a lot Yes, a bit Not really Not at all Has the information been reviewed or refereed? Yes No I can’t tell Is the information consistent with information from other sources? Yes No Does the language or tone seem biased? Yes No Is the information presented in a professional manner (proper spelling and grammar, lacking typos)? Yes No Based on your answers, what grade do you give this source for being appearing to be accurate?Based on your answers, what grade do you give this source for being appearing to be accurate?AA-B+BB-C+CC-DF Part 5: What is the purpose of the source?Does the point of view appear to be objective and impartial? Yes No Are there political, ideological, cultural, religious, institutional, or personal biases evident? Yes No Does anything related to this information appear to be for sale? Yes No Do the authors/publishers make their intentions or purpose clear? Yes No Is the information fact, opinion, or a sales tool? Fact Opinion Sales Tool Based on your answers, what grade do you give this source for appearing to have a proper purpose?Based on your answers, what grade do you give this source for appearing to have a proper purpose?AA-B+BB-C+CC-DFConsent* I consent to receive a one-page summary of my quiz results via email.*Email* This field is hidden when viewing the formNumberPhoneThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.