Internet Content Evaluation

Your Name:

URL:

Authority
Is it clear who is responsible for this web page?

Yes

No
Who is the author?
What does the author tell you about their experience, occupation and level of education?

Nothing

Little

Complete biography
Do you feel that this person is qualified to write on this subject matter?

Yes

No

Not sure

Currency
When was this information created or updated last?
Accuracy
Is the information free of spelling, grammatical and typographical errors?

Yes

No
Are the sources of factual information and bibliography given?  

Yes

No
Are there links to other sites on this subject matter given?

Yes

No
Objectivity
Is the information provided as a public service?

Yes

No
Is there advertisement on the web page? If so, are there any links between the advertisement and the information provided on the web page?

Yes

No
Perspective and purpose
What appears to be the purpose for this information?

Inform

Explain

Persuade

Conclusion
Would you recommend this website to another student or teacher?

Yes

No
Do you have any reservations about this website?  Please explain.

 

 

 

Adapted in part from Ann Scholz's Internet Evaluator Check List. Adapted in part from Checklist for Informational Website
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