This is a printable checklist for evaluating journal articles.
| Credibility | Is there an author listed? | _____ |
| Does the author cite sources or a bibliography? | _____ | |
| Does the author cite formal credentials or experience? | _____ | |
| Can you contact the author? | _____ | |
| Do you know who published the article? Are they reputable? | _____ | |
| Bias | ||
| Does the article present information in an objective manner? | _____ | |
| Are all sides of an issue represented, or is this article biased? | _____ | |
| Audience | ||
| Are the levels of the articles appropriate to your needs? | _____ | |
| Do the articles cover several topics broadly, or one topic in detail? | _____ | |
| Accuracy | Does the article provide documentation for the information provided? | _____ |
| Does the article provide information that contradicts other sources? | _____ | |
| Does the article include an explanation of its research methods? | _____ | |
| Currency | ||
| Was the information recently published? | _____ | |
| Has it been updated or revised? | _____ | |
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Relevance |
Does the information add to or support your research? | _____ |
| Does the article provide references that are also useful? | _____ | |
| Does the article provide more or less information than you need? | _____ |