1. Title of Website: __________________________
URL (web address): _______________________________________________________
AUTHORITY INFO:
Who is the author/creator of this website (could be an organization): ________________
Is contact information provided? Y N
What evidence is there that the author/creator is an authority on this subject?
Which file extention is this site? (Gives us clues about the creator)
.edu= educational .org= not-for-profit organization
.com= commercial .net= internet service provider
.gov= government .mil= military
OBJECTIVITY/BIAS:
What appears to be the main purpose of this site: (Circle one)
1. To inform or explain
2. To sell or advertise
3. To report news
4. To entertain
5. To persuade or present a particular viewpoint
6. To share personal information or interests
Are there political, ideological, cultural, religious, or institutional biases? Y N
If the information given is opinion, is this clearly stated? Y N
ACCURACY:
Is there any indication that the information is documented, researched, or cited? Y N
Describe the indications that tell you that this is accurate information:
Does the site provide quality links to other quality resources on the subject? Y N
CURRENCY:
When was this site created? ___________
When was this site last updated? __________
Is this information current enough for your topic? Y N
OVERALL:
What rating would you give this site based on your purposes for using it? (Circle one)
5 Great 4 Good 3 Okay 2 Not so good 1 Poor