Web Site Evaluation

Web Site Evaluation

Name: __________________________________ Period: ___________________

Assignment: ______________________________ Due Date: _________________

Title of Web page being evaluated:

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URL: http://____________________________________________________________

Source Evaluation:

Web site's content author(s) and/or sponsoring group or organization:

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Does the site give any information about the credentials of the author(s)? Yes No

If so, what? (If not, you can try to run a search on the author(s) or organization to get more information. Sometimes, the author(s) e-mail address is included for more information.)

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When was the site last updated, if given? ______________________________________

Does the author tell you when the content information was obtained? Yes No

Does the author tell you where/how the information was obtained? Yes No

Content Evaluation:

Is the material relevant to the topic you are addressing? Yes No

Is the material adequate in terms of depth? Yes No

Is the information consistent with what you already know or have read? Yes No

Would the information have been available elsewhere in our library? Yes No

Would it have been easier to get this information from other library sources? Yes No

Is the information up-to-date? Yes No

Does the author include links to other helpful sources? Yes No

Does the author include a bibliography of printed materials? Yes No

Can you print out the information? Yes No

Can you print out the bibliography? Yes No

Does the information represent a point of view or contain biases? Yes No

Explain briefly:

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How would you verify that this information is accurate and reliable? __________________

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Do the graphics (pictures, charts, etc.) contribute to your understanding of the content? Yes No

Could the graphics be used to enhance an oral presentation? Yes No
(Remember that text is usually too small to be seen from a distance when projected via and LCD panel or monitor.)

Overall assessment of this Web site for your purposes:

Excellent Average Poor

Please comment on the Web site and its applicability to the assignment: Was the information valuable in terms of your research topic? What were the strengths and weaknesses of this site? How could this site be improved?

This Web Site Evaluation was designed by
Jana S. Eaton
Unionville High School
Kennett Square, PA