Iroquois Indian Tribe History

Resource Quality Evaluation Worksheet

Title of the resource you are evaluating: Iroquois Indian Tribe History

Directions: Please evaluate your information source according to each of the criteria below by selecting the number that best represents your response.

Currency: The timeliness of the information
Is the information (while perhaps historic) current or out-of-date? Has it been revised or updated?
For example, if an historical text refers to a minority group using what would be considered derogatory language, rate it not current.
Not Applicable Not Current Somewhat Current Current Very Current
Score=2
Explanation: The site is very informative and offers an in depth look at the Iroquois tribe. The site is somewhat current in my opinion, but it depends on everyone’s definition of “somewhat.”

Relevance: The importance of the information for your needs.
Does the information relate to your topic or answer your question? Is the information at an appropriate level?
For example, an elementary textbook would not be at an appropriate level and therefore not relevant.
Not Applicable Not Relevant Somewhat Relevant Relevant Very Relevant
Score=3
Explanation: The information presented would be an excellent source for elementary level. It also has several links which adds to the quality of the site.

Authority: The source of the information
What are the author’s qualifications to write on the topic?
For example, an anonymous author on Wikipedia has far less authority than a named author on a website sponsored by a university.
Not Applicable Not Authoritative Somewhat Authoritative Authoritative Very Authoritative
Score=2
Explanation: Even though the site has several links that can be accessed for further information, I don’t see anywhere that talks about the authors qualifications or a more in depth look at the source of the information.

Accuracy: The reliability, truthfulness, and correctness of the informational content.
Where does the information come from? Is the information supported by evidence? Has the information been reviewed or refereed?
For example, information found on About.com is somewhat accurate because it is not supported by evidence and it is unclear whether the information is reviewed.
Not Applicable Not Accurate Somewhat Accurate Accurate Very Accurate
Score=3
Explanation: Not sure about the truthfulness and accuracy of the information provided on the site because I couldn’t find an author listed or any other credible sources that backed up the information. I think it would be helpful if the site had links to professional reviews, this would help viewers determine reliability and correctness of content.

Purpose: The reason the information was published
Is the information fact, opinion or propaganda? Does the point of view appear objective and impartial?
For example, an anti-Semitic website has an inappropriate purpose that shares biased opinion with the goal of disseminating hate.
Not Applicable Inappropriate purpose Somewhat Appropriate Purpose Appropriate Purpose Very Appropriate Purpose
Score=3
Explanation: The site gives an abundance of historical facts about the Iroquois tribe. The information has purpose, but it could go into further detail the facts that are mentioned. I think the site could make more of a connection with the Iroquois tribe from long ago to what the tribe consist of today.