Tree Octopus Credibility

Does this source include information that is useful (factual, clear, AND true) in writing my non-fiction report?

• Yes

• No

Does this page link to other credible resources (look for links ending with .gov, .edu, or from the acceptable list of .com)?

• Yes

• No

Did you answer "yes" to BOTH of the previous questions (is the article RELEVANT)?

• Yes

• No

Does this article contain ACCURATE information?

• Yes

• No

Who is the sponsor (what is the ending to the main part of the URL)?

• .gov

• .edu

• .com

• .org

• .net

Does the site identify the name of the author?

• Yes

• No

Does the site list the credentials, degrees, awards, or the general expertise of the author?

• Yes

• No

Does the article show any bias (does it start out from a set opinion and try to convince you to agree with them)?

• Yes

• No

Does the site have an unspoken or spoken agenda (are they trying to convince you to take some action or join their cause)?

• Yes

• No

Does the site contain dead links (links that lead to an error page)?

• Yes

• No