• When was the information published?
• Does currency matter for this topic?
• Is it current enough for your topic?
• When was the webpage last updated?

History of educational theories - older resources may be appropriate

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Social media in education -  older resources may not be appropriate.

• Who published the information?
• Is the source reputable? Is it peer reviewed?
• Does the creator provide references and are those references credible?
• Are there spelling, grammar or typographical errors?

A satirical news website (e.g. Betoota Advocate)

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A not for profit media group sourcing content from academics and researchers (e.g. The Conversation).

• Who is the creator or author? Sources without an author may be less credible
• What are their qualifications, affiliations and experience?
• Are they an expert in the field?

An article written by a self-appointed expert that appears on a blog

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A peer reviewed article written by a team of university academics.

• Why was the information published and who is the intended audience?
• Is the creator trying to sell, inform, entertain, persuade?
• Is it fact or opinion?
• Is it biased or balanced?

A webpage on diabetes from a pharmacy company that produces drugs to treat diabetes. They may have a vested interest.

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Diabetes information from a government website such as Australian Institute of Health & Welfare (AIHW). They have no vested interest.