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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