WEB SITE EVALUATION

The blending of information, entertainment, and advertising on the Web

makes it a challenge to evaluate the quality of individual Web pages. If

you use a Web page as a research source, you should always evaluate

the information you obtain.  The following guide may be helpful.

Web page URL:_______________________________________________

Name of Web page:____________________________________________

1. Authority (author/producer):

Who wrote this page?

What are the credentials of the author?

What is the domain: .com ___ .org ___ .net ___ .edu ___ .gov___ other ____

Does the author provide contact information?

            E-mail address _____ Telephone no. _____ Mailing address _____

2. Currency:

When was the page last updated?

3. Purpose (What is the purpose of the site?):

Inform/educate ___Persuade ___Advertise/sell ___Entertain ___ Other___

4.Objectivity

Is the information presented with any bias?

5. RATE THIS SITE:

            0 – should be avoided

            1 – content doubtful

            2 – should be used with caution

            3 – good site for basic information

            4 – excellent site for specific assignment