Currency: The timeliness of the information
Is the information (while perhaps historic) current or out-of-date? Has it been revised or updated?
Somewhat Current: 2
A large website like this has people to work on keeping its pages current. The copyright at the bottom of the page goes from 1999-2011. I hope that the information has been checked since 1999. The one thing that bothers me is that the bottom of the passage says Handbook of American Indians, 1906. I worry that this is where they pulled the information from, if that is correct, I'm not sure I would consider the information current.
Relevance: The importance of the information for your needs.
Does the information relate to your topic or answer your question? Is the information at an appropriate level?
Somewhat Relevant: 2
The information is not age appropriate for elementary school students. And while it relates to some questions about the Iroquois it seems to leave out some key information and is too concise. Once again I question the italicized phrase at the bottom of the page that references 1906. This information does not mention anything current about the Iroquois. I understand that this information only discusses bloodlines and it is very detailed. You would have to find other sites to learn about the Iroquois tribes past their bloodlines.
Authority: The source of the information
What are the author’s qualifications to write on the topic?
Authoritative: 3
Access Genealogy has the resources and man power to do the research to provide accurate data so I don't doubt that they are an authority on the matter. However it appears that all the information is from the 1906 handbook which may no longer be consider an authority on the subject.
Accuracy: The reliability, truthfulness, and correctness of the informational content.
Where does the information come from? Is the information supported by evidence? Has the information been reviewed or refereed?
Somewhat Accurate: 2
I'm sure the information is accurate. Accurate for 1906 though. The bloodlines for the Iroquois continued after 1906 and the information should as well.
Purpose: The reason the information was published
Is the information fact, opinion or propaganda? Does the point of view appear objective and impartial?
Somewhat Appropriate Purpose: 2
While the website seems to follow its purpose, the information was written in 1906. It was written in the sensibilities of the time period.
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