HUMN 10 (Chiolis) - Notable Artists of the 20th Century: Open Web

The quality of the information you find on the Web varies tremendously so it is always a good idea to check the information against another source. As with all information resources, whether in print or on the Internet, you evaluate its quality based on the following criteria:

• Currency (Is the information up to date?)
• Relevance (Does the information meet your needs?)
• Authority (What are the qualifications of the author?)
• Accuracy (Is it free from mistakes and errors?)
• Purpose (Who is the audience? Why does this content exist?)

That's just the basics.  Learn more!

Evaluating Websites and Other Research Tutorials (LPC)

Evaluating Information - Applying the CRAAP Test (CSU Chico Library)