e. accuracy / bias
Determine whether the information is fact, opinion or propaganda. Check for bias
by looking at the author / publishing source or sponsoring agency. Look at the
language of the source to see if it is objective and impartial, or emotive charged. Ask
yourself the following questions:
1. What is the purpose of this article?
-Purpose as a criterion deals with “the reason the information exists.
2. How is the article presented?
-Some sources present factual material and others only represent the author’s opinion.
3. If the article is presented as fact, is it correct?
- The references or links to other credible sources that can be checked to verify the accuracy of the information.
- The spelling, grammar, or other typographical errors? Some sources may contain information that is inaccurate.
- The fact misquoted or misrepresented.
- Be aware that information may be given out of context.
- Language is used
- The point of view appear objective and impartial