1. SHOULD I USE THIS INFORMATION? USE IT!
Is impartial information required?
SHOULD I
USE THIS INFORMATION?
If you use the information, present both sides of the argument
If you need unbiased information, look elsewhere.
Yes No No OK
WHY?
WHO?
Is it directly relevant to my topic?
Can you identify the author or organisation?
Are they an authority in the field?
Is its aim to provide unbiased information?
Is it sufficiently up to date?
Use it, but consult other sources as well
USE IT!
(But also consult other sources)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
WHO?
WHEN?
WHAT? No No No No
The internet can be distracting, so don’t waste time reading irrelevant information.
If you can’t identify either, look elsewhere for information.
If you’re not sure it was written by a respected author or organisation, look elsewhere.
Check the publication date and if the web site is still being maintained. If it is not current enough, look elsewhere.
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2. SHOULD I USE THIS INFORMATION? USE IT!
Is impartial information required?
SHOULD I
USE THIS INFORMATION?
If you use the information, present both sides of the argument
If you need unbiased information, look elsewhere.
Yes No No OK
WHY?
WHO?
Is it directly relevant to my topic?
Can you identify the author or organisation?
Are they an authority in the field?
Is its aim to provide unbiased information?
Is it sufficiently up to date?
Use it, but consult other sources as well
USE IT!
(But also consult other sources)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
WHO?
WHEN?
WHAT? No No No No
The internet can be distracting, so don’t waste time reading irrelevant information.
If you can’t identify either, look elsewhere for information.
If you’re not sure it was written by a respected author or organisation, look elsewhere.
Check the publication date and if the web site is still being maintained. If it is not current enough, look elsewhere.
Created by Cardiff University Library Service.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

3. Should I use this information? Use it! Why? Who? Who? What? Why? When?
Is impartial information required?
If you use the information, present both sides of the argument
If you need unbiased information, look elsewhere.
Yes No No OK
Who?
What?
Who?
Why?
When?
Is it directly relevant to my topic?
Can you identify the author or organisation?
Are they an authority in the field?
Is its aim to provide unbiased information?
Is it sufficiently up to date?
Use it, but consult other sources as well
Use it!
(But also consult other sources)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes No No No No
The internet can be distracting, so don’t waste time reading irrelevant information.
If you can’t identify either, look elsewhere for information.
If you’re not sure it was written by a respected author or organisation, look elsewhere.
Check the publication date and if the web site is still being maintained. If it is not current enough, look elsewhere.
Created by Cardiff University Library Service.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

4. Should I use this information? Use it! Why? Who? Who? What? Why? When?
Is impartial information required?
If you use the information, present both sides of the argument
If you need unbiased information, look elsewhere.
Yes No No OK
Who?
What?
Who?
Why?
When?
Is it directly relevant to my topic?
Can you identify the author or organisation?
Are they an authority in the field?
Is its aim to provide unbiased information?
Is it sufficiently up to date?
Use it, but consult other sources as well
Use it!
(But also consult other sources)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes No No No No
The internet can be distracting, so don’t waste time reading irrelevant information.
If you can’t identify either, look elsewhere for information.
If you’re not sure it was written by a respected author or organisation, look elsewhere.
Check the publication date and if the web site is still being maintained. If it is not current enough, look elsewhere.
Created by Cardiff University Library Service.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.