When did they say it?

Pick a statement and decide to trust () it or trash () it

When was it written and updated, posted or published?

A date for the information isn’t given.

The information seems out of date based on other information you’ve read or what you already know.

Do you need the most recent information or are older sources more appropriate?

The information is timely and current for your discipline.

More information

Does your assessment task need current/recent information, like statistics or facts that change over time? If so, make sure your resources have the most recent information.

Does the essay topic ask you to look at a particular time in history? If so, make sure your resources are discussing that time period.