Evaluate: Criteria for Web Sites
Criteria list
taken in whole from: Ramage, Bean, and Johnson. The Allyn and Bacon Guide to Writing.
4th ed. Boston: Pearson Education, Inc., 2006: 640.
1. Is the information authoritative?
- The site identifies the author [or organization that is responsible for the content].
- The site indicates the author's occupation, position, education, experience, and credentials.
- Introductory material reveals the [creator's] motivation for publishing this information on the
Internet.
- The site provides contact information for the author or producer such as an e-mail or
organization address.
2. Do you see
evidence of objectivity or advocacy?
- The site's purpose to inform, explain, and/or persuade is clear.
- The site is explicit about declaring its point of view.
- The site indicates whether the author is affiliated with a specific organization, institution, or
association.
- The site indicates whether it is directed toward a specific audience.
3. Is the
coverage adequate?
- The scope or topics covered by the site are clear.
- The site exhibits a suitable depth and comprehensiveness for its purpose.
- Sufficient evidence is provided to support the ideas and opinions presented.
4. Is the
information current?
- Dates are included in the web site and indicate whether they are the dates of the information itself,
of its placement on the web site, or of revising and updating the web site.
- The information is current, or at least still relevant, for the site's purpose.
5. Is the
information accurate?
- The source of the
information is stated; you can tell whether this information is original or taken from someplace else.
- The facts appear to be accurate; most of all, you can verify this information by comparing this source
with other sources in the field.
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