| Criterion | Rating (1,0,-1) | Comment/justification |
| The source of the document | ||
| Are the author’s name and/or affiliations available? | ||
| Are the author’s credentials/affiliations acceptable? | ||
| Does the document contain a reference list or bibliography? | ||
| Has it been through a rigorous editorial process such as peer-review? | ||
| Is the reputation of the publisher acceptable? | ||
| Is the document referenced by other credible sources? | ||
| The content of the document | ||
| Does the author write in an objective, neutral tone? | ||
| Is the content relatively current | ||
| Is the audience likely to be a scholarly or knowledgeable one? | ||
| Is this document useful for the current review? | ||
| Additional questions for online sources | ||
| Are the publisher details and editorial policy available? | ||
| Is the web site current or appear updated regularly? | ||
| Are there any broken links or other indicators of poor quality? |
Saturday, 26 April 2014
Credibility checklist when reviewing literature
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