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Five Criteria for Evaluating Resources: AAOCC, to determine Evaluating Online Resources Rubric Code: CX73C55 By susanmorris123 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Computers Type: Assessment Grade Levels: 6-8

Authority Who is the author or creator who is responsible for the intellectual content and what are his or her credentials? Is there any indication of the author's education, other publications, professional affiliations or experience?
	Poor No author is listed 1 pts	Fair Author name is listed and contact information 2 pts	Good Authors/Contributors are listed along with credentials and contact information 3 pts
Accuracy/Quality Is the information provided specific? all information should be verifiable. Are conclusions based on research or actual figures that can be checked in other sources?	Poor Information is not easily verified	Fair Some information can be verified	Good Information is specific. Facts and data are found in other sources
Objectivity Is there any advertising or solicitation for donations associated with the source? This financial support may skew the subject coverage by the publication. Does the author provide more than one point of view? Does the writing use inflammatory or biased language?	Poor Advertisers with one-sided opinions	Fair No Advertising or financial supporters yet presents biased claims without giving alternatives viewpoints	Good The biased claims included in scholarly research that are described and weighed against alternative views or interpretations. Research supports their claims.
Currency Currency is important in the sciences where new developments occur frequently. A study written years ago may be essential to understanding. Consider whether or not the timeliness of the information will affect its usefulness. Date is given. Check when the research was actually conducted.	Poor No dates indicated or past findings that do not add historical value or context	Fair Dates clearly stated, somewhat relative to current studies	Good Current, relevant, timely and connected to recent findings in fast changing subject areas
Coverage Does the information source leave questions unanswered (ask the "five W's and H" to check: who, what, when, where, why and how)?	Poor Does not answer any questions	Fair Answers a few questions	Good All questions are clearly definable and easy to find