Due to cuts to the Indiana State Library budget, as of August 1, access to several databases made available through the INSPIRE program will be significantly altered or unavailable as we seek access through alternative avenues.
Currency – When was the page created and last updated? Are the links active? Is the information up to date?
Authority – Who is the author of the website? What are their credentials? What is the website’s domain name?
Bias – What is the purpose of the site? Is there a position/opinion presented on the site? Does the site link to other websites? Are they biases?
Level – Is the site popular or scholarly in nature? Are you comfortable putting the information from this site in your paper?
Explore – Verify your information with additional sources.
