WEB SITES
| Criteria | Description |
| Authority |
The site is published by any of the following:
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| Accuracy | The site is objective, correct, documented and verifiable. Any bias is evident and does not detract value from the site. |
| Relevance | The site relates to Rensselaer's curriculum or anticipates changes in the curriculum. |
| Audience Level | The site is appropriate to a Master's level degree and Rensselaer's unique set of students. |
| Currency | The site contains up to date information and links. |
| Coverage | The site provides a sufficient amount of information, such as full text articles, reports, executive summaries, statistical data, and abstracts. |
| Cost | The site does not require any usage fees. It features simple registration and use policies. |
| Ease of Use and Access | The site features a clear organization and structure. Its design makes it easy to navigate. The information can be printed or easily captured. The site provides for a quick connection and infrequent downtime. |
BOOKS, ARTICLES, REPORTS, ETC.
Author
- Credentials?
- Knowledgable and respected in the field?
- Cited in other sources?
- Associated with a university or other reputable organization?
Timeliness
- When was the information published?
- Check for newer editions or more recent articles on the topic. Research in technology areas can change very rapidly.
- In some disciplines, a book or article that is a year old can be out of date.
Source
- Was the article published in a scholarly journal?