Website URL:____________________________________________________________

Title  :____________________________________________________________________

 

1.  Purpose

• What is the purpose of the website:___________________________________________________
• Is the information accurate:_____________________________________________________________ 
• Why do you think the author wrote this page:_______________________________________________ 
• Does the author use strong opinion words? (ex. best, worst, should This might show bias) ________________
• Does the purpose of the site match your purpose:  ________________________________________
• Would the information on the site be useful for a report _________________________________  

2.  Audience

• Who is the intended audience:__________________________________________________________ 
• Are you part of that intended audience:_______________________________________________ 
• Does the site match your needs as a researcher:_____________________________________  

3.  Accuracy

• When was the site published or updated:_______________________________________________ 
• Is the information up to date:___________________________________________________________ 
• Is the information accurate:_____________________________________________________________ 
• Are there many errors on the page(ie typos, non-working links) :_____________________________________________________________________ 
• Do the images match the words:_______________________________________________________ 
• Are the links up to date:__________________________________________________________________  

4. Author

• Is the author of the webpage clearly stated:_________________________________________________
• Did the author tell where the information came from? (ex. is there a source or works cited list?)____
• Does the author seem to be an authority on the subject:____________________________
• Does the web site's author provide a way to ask questions or leave comments?_________

 

5.  Conclusion

• Based on your answers would you recommend this site to others:  yes or no 
• Why?_______________________________________________________________________________________