EVALUATING WEB SITES

 

 

 

Check of each box if the answer is YES,

 

 

YES

 

ACCURACY:

 

 

The page identifies a group, association or academic institution with whom the author is associated.

 

 

 

AUTHORITY:

 

The information makes sense.

 

The information on this page can be found in at least two other unrelated sites or unrelated print resources.

 

 

 

OBJECTIVITY:

 

The site presents factual information without trying to sway the audience's opinion.

 

The page is adverting free.

 

 

CURRENCY:

 

The page indicates when it was last updated.

 

The page includes contact information for a site maintainer.

 

 

 

 

COVERAGE:

 

The material is in depth.

 

A variety of topics are included.

 

This page identifies the author.

 

If a group, association or academic institution is identified, an e-mail or address is listed.

 

 

 

 

 

If two or more boxes are not checked, find a better source.