Use the following list to help you evaluate sources. Answer the questions as appropriate for each source, with 0 = Bad resource, 1 = Maybe, and 2 = Good resource. If the question does not apply to that particular resource, select 1. Add up the scores to give you an idea of whether you should use the resource (and whether your instructor would want you to!)
C URRENCY: the timeline of the information
Total
Key
35-40 -- Excellent source
30-35 -- Good source
25-29 -- Average source
20-24 -- Borderline acceptable
20 and below -- Unacceptable