Source Evaluation Checklist
Use this to test whether a source respects Indigenous authority and evidence.
Source details
Title / link
Author / organisation
Date published
Platform / outlet
Authority & voice (tick or add notes)
- Indigenous authorship or leadership is clear.
- Local iwi/hapū or community voices are included.
- The source names whose land/place is discussed.
- Quotes are contextualised, not tokenised.
- There is evidence of community accountability.
Evidence & accuracy
- Claims are backed by data, documents, or eyewitness accounts.
- Sources are cited and can be checked.
- Historical context is included (not just the latest event).
- Language avoids stereotypes or deficit framing.
Decision
Trust level (circle one)
High / Medium / Low