Some of the questions relate to the authority of the work. Works can present facts, opinion, propoganda, or all three in varying degrees. Critical or evaluative reviews of many reference resources, including CD-ROM and online databases, are published in Choice, Library Journal, American Reference Books Annual, and many scholarly journals. These questions build upon those found in part one above. In many edited works, it is difficult to determine the authorship of particular articles or entries.
Citations can assist a user in locating further information.
While largely the responsiblity of the publisher, poor editing can make the content inaccurate or subject to misinterpretation. Poor quality or inaccurate citations in journal articles and some indexing sources is widely seen if seldom acknowledged. These questions generally relate to how easy a source is to use by the intended audience and how well the source makes the content accessible and reliable. A poorly organized or unindexed source can render excellent content inaccessible or inhibit its use.