Skip to Main Content

Education :Senior Phase (Grade 7 – 9) & FET Phase (Grade 10 – 12): Evaluating Resources

This guide is intended for Bachelor of Education Students

Accuracy

Are your information sources containing information that is correct, factual truth and data that can be verified with other sources.

Is the source  Accurate?

  1. Is the information arranged in a logical manner, is the content well organized, are arguments supported by evidence?
  2. Are references cited? Can the information provided be verified?
  3. Was the document edited and was it peer reviewed? Are there no spelling errors or grammatical errors, are there no signs of lack of quality control?

Authority

Objectivity

Currency

Coverage

Relevancy