CARS: A Method for Evaluating Internet Research Sources
Use these basic evaluation guidelines when evaluating information from the Web.
CREDIBILITY
- Author's credentials
- Evidence of Quality Control
- Meta-Information
ACCURACY
- Timeliness
- Comprehensiveness
- Audience & Purpose
REASONABLENESS
- Fairness & Objectivity
- Moderateness
- Consistency
SUPPORT
- Source Documentation
- Corroboration
Adapted with permission from: Harris, Robert. Evaluating Internet Research Sources
