Reliability of sources grid
Criteria
Rating
4
3
A Author
2
1
0
B Origin
(where did the
information
appear)
3
2
1
0
3
C Objectivity
(does the source
favour one side
or opinion)
2
1
0
3
2
D Quality
1
0
E Quantity
2
1
Total
13-15
11-12
8-10
5-7
Below 5
Descriptor
Written by a well-known reputable organization. Many
professionals contributed to creating this source.
Author is highly professional in this field of study. Author is
from or backed by a well-trusted organization.
Author is knowledgeable/reputable, bases the source on
his/her own experiences as well as others’.
Author is stated but is unreliable. Source is eliminated.
Does not meet any of the above. Source is immediately
eliminated.
Published in professional/well-known/reputable media
Published in trustworthy media
Posted in a well-known or editable media where anybody can
post. Source is almost always eliminated.
Does not meet any of the above. Source is immediately
eliminated.
Non-biased with appropriate reasoning and opinions for both
pros and cons.
Mostly biased but basing the opinion on a wide variety of
reasons.
Completely biased with a narrow scope of points.
Confusing/unclear objectivity. Source is immediately
eliminated.
Highly professional, convincing source.
Convincing details with understandable reasoning.
Somewhat relevant to the subject. Not reasonable enough to
qualify as a convincing source.
Irrelevant information presented. Source is eliminated.
Appropriate amount of information to clearly state the
opinion and facts with detailed reasoning.
Too much or too little.
Excellent source
Good source
Acceptable source
Average source on the internet, usually eliminated
Source is immediately eliminated