Four Evaluations

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is a tool for evaluating the appropriateness and credibility of a research source. It provides a list of questions that prompt the user to think about how the source relates to their topic, its intended use, the author’s expertise, the original purpose of the text, its timeliness, the publication process, and its credibility with the intended audience. These questions are structured to allow the user to form a comprehensive view of the source’s value and relevance to their research.

The worksheet is designed to teach students the critical evaluation skills needed for selecting research sources. It guides them to assess the relevance of the source to their topic, the credibility of the author, the currency of the information, and the source’s potential bias or underlying purpose. Students also learn to consider their audience and to analyze the publication process to determine the rigor of the information presented. This teaches them to be discerning consumers of information, ensuring the sources they use are both credible and pertinent to their research objectives.