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An Online Resource Library on Domestic & Sexual Violence

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Evaluating Books and Journal Articles

The resource includes questions that will help in determining whether the information that you have found is appropriate for your needs. The reader should consider the following:

  • Authority
  • Accuracy
  • Objectivity
  • Timeliness

Evaluating Web Resources - Checklist

This sheet offers a checklist for evaluating web resources. Evaluation categories include site publisher/author, site content, structure/navigation, links, site integrity/access.

Evaluating traditional print sources of information

This resource discusses the importance of evaluating information found in books and journal articles. The resource includes questions to consider when evaluating in regards to the following:

  • Author
  • Publisher
  • Peer review
  • Purpose
  • Content
  • Usefulness
  • Accuracy
  • Currency