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Web Page Credibility Checklist

Use this checklist as a guideline to help you decide whether an online source is reliable.
7 or more points: This is probably a reliable source; consider using it.
4-6 points: This might be a good source; try to find out more about it before using it. 3 or
less: This is probably not worth including in your sources.

Bibliography
Aktar, W. (2009, March). Impact of pesticides use in agriculture: their benefits and hazards.
Retrieved from NCBI: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2984095/
Butler, R. A. (2019, April 1). How can we save rainforests? Retrieved from MONGABAY:
https://kids.mongabay.com/elementary/601.html
Cohen, D. (2016, January 25). The True Extent Of Overfishing. Retrieved from Decline of the
Empire: https://www.declineoftheempire.com/2016/01/the-true-extent-of-
overfishing.html
Earth's Freshwater. (n.d.). Retrieved from National Geographic:
https://www.nationalgeographic.org/media/earths-fresh-water/
Fish count estimates. (n.d.). Retrieved from Fishcount Organization:
http://fishcount.org.uk/fish-count-estimates-2
Freshwater Crisis. (n.d.). Retrieved from National Geographic:
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/freshwater/freshwater-crisis/
Greenhouse Gas Emissions. (2017, January 19). Retrieved from EPA:
https://www.epa.gov/ghgemissions/global-greenhouse-gas-emissions-data
Griffiths, J. (2019, May 13). There is more CO2 in the atmosphere today than any point since
the evolution of humans. Retrieved from CNN:
https://edition.cnn.com/2019/05/13/health/carbon-dioxide-world-intl/index.html
Herrero, M. (2016, March 22). To reduce greenhouse gases from cows and sheep, we need
to look at the big picture. Retrieved from THE CONSERVATION:
https://theconversation.com/to-reduce-greenhouse-gases-from-cows-and-sheep-
we-need-to-look-at-the-big-picture-56509
http://goexplorenature.com/2013/04/7-ways-kids-can-help-save-trees.html. (n.d.). 7 Ways
Kids Can Help Save Trees. Retrieved from GoExploreNature.com:
http://goexplorenature.com/2013/04/7-ways-kids-can-help-save-trees.html
May, K. T. (2018, September 27). Methane isn’t just cow farts; it’s also cow burps (and other
weird facts you didn’t know about this potent greenhouse gas). Retrieved from
IDEAS.TED.COM: https://ideas.ted.com/methane-isnt-just-cow-farts-its-also-cow-
burps-and-other-weird-facts-you-didnt-know-about-this-potent-greenhouse-gas/
Reducing nitrous oxide emissions from agricultural soils. (2018, November 8). Retrieved
from Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development:
https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/climate-change/reducing-nitrous-oxide-emissions-
agricultural-soils
Rogers, C. D. (2018, January 9). The Effects of Carbon Dioxide on Air Pollution. Retrieved
from SCIENCING: https://sciencing.com/list-5921485-effects-carbon-dioxide-air-
pollution.html
The Advantages and Disadvantages of Pesticides. (n.d.). Retrieved from THe Flavor:
http://www.chefsbest.com/advantages-disadvantages-pesticides/
TheWorldCounts. (2014, April 15). There’s plenty of fish in the sea. Retrieved from THe
World Counts: http://www.theworldcounts.com/stories/facts-on-overfishing
What is Overfishing? (n.d.). Retrieved from EARTH ECLIPSE:
https://www.eartheclipse.com/environment/causes-and-effects-overfishing.html
Why are rainforests being destroyed? (n.d.). Retrieved from Rainforest Concern:
https://www.rainforestconcern.org/forest-facts/why-are-rainforests-being-
destroyed
Why Methane Matters. (2014, August 7). Retrieved from UNCC:
https://unfccc.int/news/new-methane-signs-underline-urgency-to-reverse-
emissions
WHY ORGANIC: HARMFUL EFFECTS OF CHEMICAL PESTICIDES. (n.d.). Retrieved from
HAVAHART: http://www.havahart.com/why-organic-harmful-effects-of-chemical-
pesticides

Tee
URL: https://www.epa.gov/ghgemissions/global-greenhouse-gas-emissions-data

Circle the number in the column that is the best answer Yes No/Not
Sure

I can identify a group or individual responsible for the content on this site. 1 0
This site is maintained by a person or organization that I know is credible outside of the 1 0
Internet
This site has been updated in the past 3 to 6 months 1 0
This site has external links to other credible websites 1 0
I know of other credible websites that link to this website 1 0
This site has a .gov or .edu suffix 1 0
- .edu site is a college or university site
This site provides a phone number or mailing address that I could use for contacting the 1 0
person or organization for more information
I have verified the information on this site using reliable offline resources 1 0
The site provides 2 or more sources and provides external links to verify information from 1 0
source
The source authors have education or experience to back up what they say 1 0
Information is backed up with evidence 1 0
The main purpose of this site is to provide facts (not opinions) 1 0

subtotal: 12

This site is clearly biased toward a specific opinion or point of view -1 0


This site contains many misspellings and/or broken links -1 0
Information is not backed up with evidence and is merely stated -1 0
The main purpose of this site is to sell a product or service -1 0
This site has no external links -1 0
This site has potential conflict of interests: Financial, Emotional, Political, Professional, -1 0
Religious, Safety
final total: 12
Would you use this as a credible source? Why or why not?
Yes, because it is reliable based on the checklist
URL: https://theconversation.com/to-reduce-greenhouse-gases-from-cows-and-sheep-we-need-to-
look-at-the-big-picture-56509

Circle the number in the column that is the best answer Yes No/Not
Sure

I can identify a group or individual responsible for the content on this site. 1 0
This site is maintained by a person or organization that I know is credible outside of the 1 0
Internet
This site has been updated in the past 3 to 6 months 1 0
This site has external links to other credible websites 1 0
I know of other credible websites that link to this website 1 0
This site has a .gov or .edu suffix 1 0
- .edu site is a college or university site
This site provides a phone number or mailing address that I could use for contacting the 1 0
person or organization for more information
I have verified the information on this site using reliable offline resources 1 0
The site provides 2 or more sources and provides external links to verify information from 1 0
source
The source authors have education or experience to back up what they say 1 0
Information is backed up with evidence 1 0
The main purpose of this site is to provide facts (not opinions) 1 0

subtotal: 10

This site is clearly biased toward a specific opinion or point of view -1 0


This site contains many misspellings and/or broken links -1 0
Information is not backed up with evidence and is merely stated -1 0
The main purpose of this site is to sell a product or service -1 0
This site has no external links -1 0
This site has potential conflict of interests: Financial, Emotional, Political, Professional, -1 0
Religious, Safety
final total: 10
Would you use this as a credible source? Why or why not?
Yes, because it is reliable based on the checklist

URL: https://edition.cnn.com/2019/05/13/health/carbon-dioxide-world-intl/index.html
Circle the number in the column that is the best answer Yes No/Not
Sure

I can identify a group or individual responsible for the content on this site. 1 0
This site is maintained by a person or organization that I know is credible outside of the 1 0
Internet
This site has been updated in the past 3 to 6 months 1 0
This site has external links to other credible websites 1 0
I know of other credible websites that link to this website 1 0
This site has a .gov or .edu suffix 1 0
- .edu site is a college or university site
This site provides a phone number or mailing address that I could use for contacting the 1 0
person or organization for more information
I have verified the information on this site using reliable offline resources 1 0
The site provides 2 or more sources and provides external links to verify information from 1 0
source
The source authors have education or experience to back up what they say 1 0
Information is backed up with evidence 1 0
The main purpose of this site is to provide facts (not opinions) 1 0

subtotal: 10

This site is clearly biased toward a specific opinion or point of view -1 0


This site contains many misspellings and/or broken links -1 0
Information is not backed up with evidence and is merely stated -1 0
The main purpose of this site is to sell a product or service -1 0
This site has no external links -1 0
This site has potential conflict of interests: Financial, Emotional, Political, Professional, -1 0
Religious, Safety
final total: 10
Would you use this as a credible source? Why or why not?

Yes, because it is reliable based on the checklist

URL: https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/climate-change/reducing-nitrous-oxide-emissions-agricultural-
soils

Circle the number in the column that is the best answer Yes No/Not
Sure

I can identify a group or individual responsible for the content on this site. 1 0
This site is maintained by a person or organization that I know is credible outside of the 1 0
Internet
This site has been updated in the past 3 to 6 months 1 0
This site has external links to other credible websites 1 0
I know of other credible websites that link to this website 1 0
This site has a .gov or .edu suffix 1 0
- .edu site is a college or university site
This site provides a phone number or mailing address that I could use for contacting the 1 0
person or organization for more information
I have verified the information on this site using reliable offline resources 1 0
The site provides 2 or more sources and provides external links to verify information from 1 0
source
The source authors have education or experience to back up what they say 1 0
Information is backed up with evidence 1 0
The main purpose of this site is to provide facts (not opinions) 1 0

subtotal: 12

This site is clearly biased toward a specific opinion or point of view -1 0


This site contains many misspellings and/or broken links -1 0
Information is not backed up with evidence and is merely stated -1 0
The main purpose of this site is to sell a product or service -1 0
This site has no external links -1 0
This site has potential conflict of interests: Financial, Emotional, Political, Professional, -1 0
Religious, Safety
final total: 12
Would you use this as a credible source? Why or why not?

Yes, because of this website can reach the score of this checklist.

URL: https://sciencing.com/list-5921485-effects-carbon-dioxide-air-pollution.html

Circle the number in the column that is the best answer Yes No/Not
Sure

I can identify a group or individual responsible for the content on this site. 1 0
This site is maintained by a person or organization that I know is credible outside of the 1 0
Internet
This site has been updated in the past 3 to 6 months 1 0
This site has external links to other credible websites 1 0
I know of other credible websites that link to this website 1 0
This site has a .gov or .edu suffix 1 0
- .edu site is a college or university site
This site provides a phone number or mailing address that I could use for contacting the 1 0
person or organization for more information
I have verified the information on this site using reliable offline resources 1 0
The site provides 2 or more sources and provides external links to verify information from 1 0
source
The source authors have education or experience to back up what they say 1 0
Information is backed up with evidence 1 0
The main purpose of this site is to provide facts (not opinions) 1 0

subtotal: 10

This site is clearly biased toward a specific opinion or point of view -1 0


This site contains many misspellings and/or broken links -1 0
Information is not backed up with evidence and is merely stated -1 0
The main purpose of this site is to sell a product or service -1 0
This site has no external links -1 0
This site has potential conflict of interests: Financial, Emotional, Political, Professional, -1 0
Religious, Safety
final total: 10
Would you use this as a credible source? Why or why not?

Yes, because of this website can reach the score of this checklist.

URL: https://unfccc.int/news/new-methane-signs-underline-urgency-to-reverse-emissions

Circle the number in the column that is the best answer Yes No/Not
Sure

I can identify a group or individual responsible for the content on this site. 1 0
This site is maintained by a person or organization that I know is credible outside of the 1 0
Internet
This site has been updated in the past 3 to 6 months 1 0
This site has external links to other credible websites 1 0
I know of other credible websites that link to this website 1 0
This site has a .gov or .edu suffix 1 0
- .edu site is a college or university site
This site provides a phone number or mailing address that I could use for contacting the 1 0
person or organization for more information
I have verified the information on this site using reliable offline resources 1 0
The site provides 2 or more sources and provides external links to verify information from 1 0
source
The source authors have education or experience to back up what they say 1 0
Information is backed up with evidence 1 0
The main purpose of this site is to provide facts (not opinions) 1 0

subtotal: 9

This site is clearly biased toward a specific opinion or point of view -1 0


This site contains many misspellings and/or broken links -1 0
Information is not backed up with evidence and is merely stated -1 0
The main purpose of this site is to sell a product or service -1 0
This site has no external links -1 0
This site has potential conflict of interests: Financial, Emotional, Political, Professional, -1 0
Religious, Safety
final total: 8
Would you use this as a credible source? Why or why not?

Yes, because of this website can reach the score of this checklist.

URL: https://www.nationalgeographic.org/media/earths-fresh-water/

Circle the number in the column that is the best answer Yes No/Not
Sure

I can identify a group or individual responsible for the content on this site. 1 0
This site is maintained by a person or organization that I know is credible outside of the 1 0
Internet
This site has been updated in the past 3 to 6 months 1 0
This site has external links to other credible websites 1 0
I know of other credible websites that link to this website 1 0
This site has a .gov or .edu suffix 1 0
- .edu site is a college or university site
This site provides a phone number or mailing address that I could use for contacting the 1 0
person or organization for more information
I have verified the information on this site using reliable offline resources 1 0
The site provides 2 or more sources and provides external links to verify information from 1 0
source
The source authors have education or experience to back up what they say 1 0
Information is backed up with evidence 1 0
The main purpose of this site is to provide facts (not opinions) 1 0

subtotal: 10

This site is clearly biased toward a specific opinion or point of view -1 0


This site contains many misspellings and/or broken links -1 0
Information is not backed up with evidence and is merely stated -1 0
The main purpose of this site is to sell a product or service -1 0
This site has no external links -1 0
This site has potential conflict of interests: Financial, Emotional, Political, Professional, -1 0
Religious, Safety
final total: 10
Would you use this as a credible source? Why or why not?

Yes, because of this website can reach the score of this checklist.

Bank
https://www.rainforestconcern.org/forest-facts/why-are-rainforests-being-
destroyed
Circle the number in the column that is the best answer Yes No/Not
Sure

I can identify a group or individual responsible for the content on this site. 1 0
This site is maintained by a person or organization that I know is credible outside of the 1 0
Internet
This site has been updated in the past 3 to 6 months 1 0
This site has external links to other credible websites 1 0
I know of other credible websites that link to this website 1 0
This site has a .gov or .edu suffix 1 0
- .edu site is a college or university site
This site provides a phone number or mailing address that I could use for contacting the 1 0
person or organization for more information
I have verified the information on this site using reliable offline resources 1 0
The site provides 2 or more sources and provides external links to verify information from 1 0
source
The source authors have education or experience to back up what they say 1 0
Information is backed up with evidence 1 0
The main purpose of this site is to provide facts (not opinions) 1 0

subtotal: 10

This site is clearly biased toward a specific opinion or point of view -1 0


This site contains many misspellings and/or broken links -1 0
Information is not backed up with evidence and is merely stated -1 0
The main purpose of this site is to sell a product or service -1 0
This site has no external links -1 0
This site has potential conflict of interests: Financial, Emotional, Political, Professional, -1 0
Religious, Safety
final total: 9
Would you use this as a credible source? Why or why not?

Yes, because of this website can reach the score of this checklist.

URL: https://kids.mongabay.com/elementary/601.html

Circle the number in the column that is the best answer Yes No/Not
Sure

I can identify a group or individual responsible for the content on this site. 1 0
This site is maintained by a person or organization that I know is credible outside of the 1 0
Internet
This site has been updated in the past 3 to 6 months 1 0
This site has external links to other credible websites 1 0
I know of other credible websites that link to this website 1 0
This site has a .gov or .edu suffix 1 0
- .edu site is a college or university site
This site provides a phone number or mailing address that I could use for contacting the 1 0
person or organization for more information
I have verified the information on this site using reliable offline resources 1 0
The site provides 2 or more sources and provides external links to verify information from 1 0
source
The source authors have education or experience to back up what they say 1 0
Information is backed up with evidence 1 0
The main purpose of this site is to provide facts (not opinions) 1 0

subtotal: 9

This site is clearly biased toward a specific opinion or point of view -1 0


This site contains many misspellings and/or broken links -1 0
Information is not backed up with evidence and is merely stated -1 0
The main purpose of this site is to sell a product or service -1 0
This site has no external links -1 0
This site has potential conflict of interests: Financial, Emotional, Political, Professional, -1 0
Religious, Safety
final total: 7
Would you use this as a credible source? Why or why not?

Yes, because of this website can reach the score of this checklist. Try to find out more about
it before using it try to find out more about it before using it

URL: http://goexplorenature.com/2013/04/7-ways-kids-can-help-save-
trees.html

Circle the number in the column that is the best answer Yes No/Not
Sure

I can identify a group or individual responsible for the content on this site. 1 0
This site is maintained by a person or organization that I know is credible outside of the 1 0
Internet
This site has been updated in the past 3 to 6 months 1 0
This site has external links to other credible websites 1 0
I know of other credible websites that link to this website 1 0
This site has a .gov or .edu suffix 1 0
- .edu site is a college or university site
This site provides a phone number or mailing address that I could use for contacting the 1 0
person or organization for more information
I have verified the information on this site using reliable offline resources 1 0
The site provides 2 or more sources and provides external links to verify information from 1 0
source
The source authors have education or experience to back up what they say 1 0
Information is backed up with evidence 1 0
The main purpose of this site is to provide facts (not opinions) 1 0

subtotal: 9

This site is clearly biased toward a specific opinion or point of view -1 0


This site contains many misspellings and/or broken links -1 0
Information is not backed up with evidence and is merely stated -1 0
The main purpose of this site is to sell a product or service -1 0
This site has no external links -1 0
This site has potential conflict of interests: Financial, Emotional, Political, Professional, -1 0
Religious, Safety
final total: 6
Would you use this as a credible source? Why or why not?

Yes, because of this website can reach the score of this checklist. Try to find out more about
it before using it try to find out more about it before using it

Teak
URL: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2984095/

Circle the number in the column that is the best answer Yes No/Not
Sure

I can identify a group or individual responsible for the content on this site. 1 0
This site is maintained by a person or organization that I know is credible outside of the 1 0
Internet
This site has been updated in the past 3 to 6 months 1 0
This site has external links to other credible websites 1 0
I know of other credible websites that link to this website 1 0
This site has a .gov or .edu suffix 1 0
- .edu site is a college or university site
This site provides a phone number or mailing address that I could use for contacting the 1 0
person or organization for more information
I have verified the information on this site using reliable offline resources 1 0
The site provides 2 or more sources and provides external links to verify information from 1 0
source
The source authors have education or experience to back up what they say 1 0
Information is backed up with evidence 1 0
The main purpose of this site is to provide facts (not opinions) 1 0

subtotal: 12

This site is clearly biased toward a specific opinion or point of view -1 0


This site contains many misspellings and/or broken links -1 0
Information is not backed up with evidence and is merely stated -1 0
The main purpose of this site is to sell a product or service -1 0
This site has no external links -1 0
This site has potential conflict of interests: Financial, Emotional, Political, Professional, -1 0
Religious, Safety
final total: 12
Would you use this as a credible source? Why or why not?

Yes, because it is reliable based on the checklist

URL: http://www.chefsbest.com/advantages-disadvantages-pesticides/

Circle the number in the column that is the best answer Yes No/Not
Sure

I can identify a group or individual responsible for the content on this site. 1 0
This site is maintained by a person or organization that I know is credible outside of the 1 0
Internet
This site has been updated in the past 3 to 6 months 1 0
This site has external links to other credible websites 1 0
I know of other credible websites that link to this website 1 0
This site has a .gov or .edu suffix 1 0
- .edu site is a college or university site
This site provides a phone number or mailing address that I could use for contacting the 1 0
person or organization for more information
I have verified the information on this site using reliable offline resources 1 0
The site provides 2 or more sources and provides external links to verify information from 1 0
source
The source authors have education or experience to back up what they say 1 0
Information is backed up with evidence 1 0
The main purpose of this site is to provide facts (not opinions) 1 0

subtotal: 9

This site is clearly biased toward a specific opinion or point of view -1 0


This site contains many misspellings and/or broken links -1 0
Information is not backed up with evidence and is merely stated -1 0
The main purpose of this site is to sell a product or service -1 0
This site has no external links -1 0
This site has potential conflict of interests: Financial, Emotional, Political, Professional, -1 0
Religious, Safety
final total: 9
Would you use this as a credible source? Why or why not?

Yes, because it is reliable based on the checklist

URL: http://www.havahart.com/why-organic-harmful-effects-of-chemical-pesticides

Circle the number in the column that is the best answer Yes No/Not
Sure

I can identify a group or individual responsible for the content on this site. 1 0
This site is maintained by a person or organization that I know is credible outside of the 1 0
Internet
This site has been updated in the past 3 to 6 months 1 0
This site has external links to other credible websites 1 0
I know of other credible websites that link to this website 1 0
This site has a .gov or .edu suffix 1 0
- .edu site is a college or university site
This site provides a phone number or mailing address that I could use for contacting the 1 0
person or organization for more information
I have verified the information on this site using reliable offline resources 1 0
The site provides 2 or more sources and provides external links to verify information from 1 0
source
The source authors have education or experience to back up what they say 1 0
Information is backed up with evidence 1 0
The main purpose of this site is to provide facts (not opinions) 1 0

subtotal: 10

This site is clearly biased toward a specific opinion or point of view -1 0


This site contains many misspellings and/or broken links -1 0
Information is not backed up with evidence and is merely stated -1 0
The main purpose of this site is to sell a product or service -1 0
This site has no external links -1 0
This site has potential conflict of interests: Financial, Emotional, Political, Professional, -1 0
Religious, Safety
final total: 10
Would you use this as a credible source? Why or why not?

Yes, because it is reliable based on the checklist


Riew
URL: https://www.eartheclipse.com/environment/causes-and-effects-
overfishing.html

Circle the number in the column that is the best answer Yes No/Not
Sure

I can identify a group or individual responsible for the content on this site. 1 0
This site is maintained by a person or organization that I know is credible outside of the 1 0
Internet
This site has been updated in the past 3 to 6 months 1 0
This site has external links to other credible websites 1 0
I know of other credible websites that link to this website 1 0
This site has a .gov or .edu suffix 1 0
- .edu site is a college or university site
This site provides a phone number or mailing address that I could use for contacting the 1 0
person or organization for more information
I have verified the information on this site using reliable offline resources 1 0
The site provides 2 or more sources and provides external links to verify information from 1 0
source
The source authors have education or experience to back up what they say 1 0
Information is backed up with evidence 1 0
The main purpose of this site is to provide facts (not opinions) 1 0

subtotal: 10

This site is clearly biased toward a specific opinion or point of view -1 0


This site contains many misspellings and/or broken links -1 0
Information is not backed up with evidence and is merely stated -1 0
The main purpose of this site is to sell a product or service -1 0
This site has no external links -1 0
This site has potential conflict of interests: Financial, Emotional, Political, Professional, -1 0
Religious, Safety
final total: 10
Would you use this as a credible source? Why or why not?

Yes, because it is reliable based on the checklist


URL: https://www.declineoftheempire.com/2016/01/the-true-extent-of-
overfishing.html

Circle the number in the column that is the best answer Yes No/Not
Sure

I can identify a group or individual responsible for the content on this site. 1 0
This site is maintained by a person or organization that I know is credible outside of the 1 0
Internet
This site has been updated in the past 3 to 6 months 1 0
This site has external links to other credible websites 1 0
I know of other credible websites that link to this website 1 0
This site has a .gov or .edu suffix 1 0
- .edu site is a college or university site
This site provides a phone number or mailing address that I could use for contacting the 1 0
person or organization for more information
I have verified the information on this site using reliable offline resources 1 0
The site provides 2 or more sources and provides external links to verify information from 1 0
source
The source authors have education or experience to back up what they say 1 0
Information is backed up with evidence 1 0
The main purpose of this site is to provide facts (not opinions) 1 0

subtotal: 11

This site is clearly biased toward a specific opinion or point of view -1 0


This site contains many misspellings and/or broken links -1 0
Information is not backed up with evidence and is merely stated -1 0
The main purpose of this site is to sell a product or service -1 0
This site has no external links -1 0
This site has potential conflict of interests: Financial, Emotional, Political, Professional, -1 0
Religious, Safety
final total: 11
Would you use this as a credible source? Why or why not?

Yes, because it is reliable based on the checklist

URL: http://fishcount.org.uk/fish-count-estimates-2

Circle the number in the column that is the best answer Yes No/Not
Sure

I can identify a group or individual responsible for the content on this site. 1 0
This site is maintained by a person or organization that I know is credible outside of the 1 0
Internet
This site has been updated in the past 3 to 6 months 1 0
This site has external links to other credible websites 1 0
I know of other credible websites that link to this website 1 0
This site has a .gov or .edu suffix 1 0
- .edu site is a college or university site
This site provides a phone number or mailing address that I could use for contacting the 1 0
person or organization for more information
I have verified the information on this site using reliable offline resources 1 0
The site provides 2 or more sources and provides external links to verify information from 1 0
source
The source authors have education or experience to back up what they say 1 0
Information is backed up with evidence 1 0
The main purpose of this site is to provide facts (not opinions) 1 0

subtotal: 10

This site is clearly biased toward a specific opinion or point of view -1 0


This site contains many misspellings and/or broken links -1 0
Information is not backed up with evidence and is merely stated -1 0
The main purpose of this site is to sell a product or service -1 0
This site has no external links -1 0
This site has potential conflict of interests: Financial, Emotional, Political, Professional, -1 0
Religious, Safety
final total: 8
Would you use this as a credible source? Why or why not?

Yes, because it is reliable based on the checklist

URL: http://www.theworldcounts.com/stories/facts-on-overfishing

Circle the number in the column that is the best answer Yes No/Not
Sure

I can identify a group or individual responsible for the content on this site. 1 0
This site is maintained by a person or organization that I know is credible outside of the 1 0
Internet
This site has been updated in the past 3 to 6 months 1 0
This site has external links to other credible websites 1 0
I know of other credible websites that link to this website 1 0
This site has a .gov or .edu suffix 1 0
- .edu site is a college or university site
This site provides a phone number or mailing address that I could use for contacting the 1 0
person or organization for more information
I have verified the information on this site using reliable offline resources 1 0
The site provides 2 or more sources and provides external links to verify information from 1 0
source
The source authors have education or experience to back up what they say 1 0
Information is backed up with evidence 1 0
The main purpose of this site is to provide facts (not opinions) 1 0

subtotal: 10

This site is clearly biased toward a specific opinion or point of view -1 0


This site contains many misspellings and/or broken links -1 0
Information is not backed up with evidence and is merely stated -1 0
The main purpose of this site is to sell a product or service -1 0
This site has no external links -1 0
This site has potential conflict of interests: Financial, Emotional, Political, Professional, -1 0
Religious, Safety
final total: 8
Would you use this as a credible source? Why or why not?

Yes, because it is reliable based on the checklist

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