Checklist

Circle Yes or No

Authority/Credibility-

Who owns the web site and why?

1. Can you determine the author?

Name:

2. Does the author list his or her credentials? (occupation, years of experience, position, education?)

3. Is the author’s email address available?

4. Is the web site affiliated with any major group/institution? Which:

5. Does the author/group have an obvious point of view or bias?

Yes or No



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Yes or No

Accuracy/Content-

Does the web site contain accurate, reliable, and current information?

1. Does the information appear to be accurate?

2. Can you confirm its accuracy?

3. Does the information appear to be opinion?

4. Has the web site been positively reviewed

5. Does the information have a bias?

6. Are the grammar and spelling correct?

7. Was the site updated recently?

When? __________________

Yes or No

Yes or No

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Hypertext Links

Does the site contain links to other relevant sites?

Remember: Each link needs to be evaluated as an independent site.

Yes or No