Psychology

Authority

• Who is the author and/or owner of the site?
• Does the author have authority and expertise in the area?
• What is the link's domain, .edu, .gov, or .com?
• Are references or related links available?

Accuracy

• Can you verify the information on the site elsewhere?
• Is there a list of sources or references?
• Has accuracy been proven through a review process?

Purpose

• What is the purpose of the information? Is it fact, opinion, selling something?
• Is there advertising on the site, or is something being sold?

Currency: 

• When was the site last updated? Is a copyright date available? 
• Do the links work?
• Is the information up to date for your research?

Relevance

• Is there enough coverage of the topic?  
• Does the information support the research you have already found?
• Are links provided to find more information?
• Have you looked at a variety of sources?

What about sources like Wikipedia?

• Wikipedia can be great to find background information! 
•  Wikipedia has an absence of accountability, people do not need to verify the truthfulness of the information 

"You see, any user can change any entry, and if enough other users agree with them, it becomes true."
― Comedian Stephen Colbert