A.S.P.E.C.T

1. E=Evenness:

1.1. Is there an equal treatment of perspectives?

1.1.1. Does the author recognize other points of view?

2. C=Coverage

2.1. How thoroughly is your topic covered?

2.1.1. Is the information new? Does it support what you have found in other sources?

3. T=Timeliness

3.1. When was it written?

3.1.1. Look for the date the item was published, then apply some common sense.

4. A=Authority

4.1. Who wrote it? Who published it?

4.1.1. Verify the author's credentials. Does the author have expertise in the area you are researching?

5. S=Source:

5.1. What documentation does the author provide?

5.1.1. If the information is presented as fact, does the author document sources?

6. P=Purpose

6.1. Why was this source written?

6.1.1. If you don't know why this source was written and produced, how can you know if it's a good source for your project?