Accuracy
- Does the information presented seem accurate?
- Are the facts verifiable?
- Does the author cite the sources of information he or she used to develop the document?
- Is it possible to verify the legitimacy of these sources?
- Does the background of the author indicate knowledge of the subject covered?
- If the site is research-based, does the author clearly identify the method of research and the data gathered?
Examine the following sources on Steroids. Use the questions above to determine the accuracy of content.
"Are Steroids Worth the Risk?" From TeensHealth by Nemours http://kidshealth.org/teen/drug_alcohol/drugs/steroids.html
Monday, September 6, 2007 Anabolic steroids on ESPN.com http://espn.go.com/special/s/drugsandsports/steroids.html
Green, Gary A. MD; Uryasz, Frank D. MBA; Petr, Todd A. MBA; Bray, Corey D. MS. "Clinical Investigations NCAA Study of Substance Use and Abuse Habits of College Student-Athletes" Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine January 2001Vol 11, Issue 1, pp. 51-56
http://journals.lww.com/cjsportsmed/pages/articleviewer.aspx?year=2001&issue=01000&article=00009&type=fulltext (login required)
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