Given the variety of source types, think about when the information was published on that topic. The Information Life Cycle video (2:31 minutes) reviews when various types of information are created.
There isn't a checklist that decides if a source of information is credible, trustworthy, and/or appropriate for the assignment. Start by asking questions to determine if a source will fit your needs. Keep in mind that the information needs to be situated in the context of the research topic or question.
