In addition to the core selection criteria, the following
points are to be considered when reviewing nonfiction
resources.
- Quality of information:
- is the information up-to-date?
- does it stimulate further inquiry?
- has it the potential to add to understanding of topic?
- is it valid/accurate?
- Treatment as it accords with current Queensland educational practice. Be aware of:
- evidence of bias-including
- political content
- sexist content
- racist content
- discriminatory content
- Quality of illustrations:
- informative
- appropriate
- clear
- of adequate size
- placed as close as possible to relevant text
- reflecting a diversity of gender roles and cultures
- not black-and-white where colour would be more useful
- clearly and correctly captioned
- non-discriminatory
- Access to information:
- ease of access
- typeface suited to target audience
- effective use of bold face, headings and sub-headings
- text subdivided suitably
- well-constructed index
- useful contents page
- glossary and or immediate definition of new words within text
- summaries at regular intervals
- suggestions for further reading
- Presentation:
- overall presentation
- binding
- durability
- educational use
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Last updated: August 2006
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