Resource Checklist

Online Resources
Accuracy
The information is correct and authentic.
The information can be verified from other sources.
The information is citied and references are provided.
There are no spelling, grammatical, or typographical errors .
Authority
The author and his/her credentials can be identified.
The author is affiliated to an academic institution or credible
organization.
An email address or some other contact information has been
provided.
The domain name suggests that its a trusted source.
Currency
The resource is dated and current.
The links are up to date and working.
The information is current for the topic/research.
Purpose
The information on the website is appropriate for teaching
purposes and not for commercial purposes.
It has links to other credible websites.
The point of view reflects no bias, is objective and impartial.
Relevance
The information relates to the topic and/or answers the question
being researched.
The content is age appropriate for the students and devoid of
inappropriate language or images.
The level of difficulty is appropriate for the grade.
The content is presented in an interesting and easy-to-read fashion.
The site reflects Canadian values and identity.

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Print and Video Resources

Quality of Content
The content has sound scholarship.
It has contemporary relevance and interests the
students.
The depth of information and level of difficulty is
grade appropriate.
The information builds on the prior knowledge of the
students.
The content reflects Canadian values and identity.
The ideas are presented without any biases.
Adaptability and Flexibility
The book appears on the Ministry approved Trillium List (if its a
textbook).
The content is based on the Ontario Curriculum.
The content and activities support varied instructional strategies.
It teaches/reinforces the stated goal well.
It has enough examples & practice exercises to reinforce concepts.
It allows students to make cross curricular connections.
It integrates the Creating Pathways approach by giving
information on portrayal of people learning and working in
different professions.
It responds to the needs, interests and goals of the student.
Format
The matter is logically organized & easy to follow for the students.
The text is complemented/supported by graphic elements like
maps, diagrams, graphs, illustrations etc.
The page layout is appealing and the font is easily readable.

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References
Queen's University's Guide, Evaluating Web Information
http://library.queensu.ca/inforef/tutorials/qcat/evalint.htm
University of Edinburgh- How to evaluate website content
http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/information-services/library-museum-gallery/findingresources/library-databases/databases-overview/evaluating-websites
Spiegel, D. (1990). Materials for integrating science and social studies with the language
arts. Reading Teacher, 44(2), 162-165. http://search.ebscohost.com.proxy.queensu.ca/login.aspx?
direct=true&
db=a9h&AN=11080525&site=ehost-live

Evaluating Web Pages: Techniques to Apply & Questions to Ask

http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/evaluation_checklist_2009_spring.rtf
The Trillium List
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/trilliumlist/