U.S. Bilateral Relations Fact Sheets
United Nations Economic and Social Council
The Internet provides access to a wide variety of sources, created by various individuals and groups. You should always evaluate the credibility of a website before using it as a source for your research. Some criteria you should keep in mind when evaluating a site:
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Authority |
Who are the authors? Does the author provide email or contact information? What are their credentials? |
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Accuracy |
Is the information accurate? Reliable? Are the implications reasonable? Is there evidence to support conclusions? Are sources, references, or citations listed? |
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Bias
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What is the purpose? What do authors hope to accomplish? Is the information fact or opinion? Is there implicit or explicit bias? Are both sides of the issue examined? |
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Coverage |
Why was the page created? Who is the audience? Does it support scholarly research? Is the information relevant to your topic? |
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Currency |
Was the site updated recently? Do the links work? Is the information outdated? |