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Internet Resources Evaluation Guide
The following points should be considered when judging
the
merits of a web page (or any other source of
information).
Authority
*Who wrote this?
*What makes the author an authority on the subject?
*Can the author's credentials be verified elsewhere?
*Is there any way to contact the author or sponsoring
organization beyond an e-mail address?
Accuracy
*How can we verify the information presented?
*Are the sources of information clearly listed so
they can be checked?
Objectivity
*Why did the author produce this page:
*as a public service?
*to sell something?
*to influence opinion?
*What is the sponsoring organization of the web site?
*Are we getting the whole story?
Currency
*How recent are the facts and figures?
*Do the dates given indicate:
*when the page was placed on the web?
*when the page was first created?
*or when the content was last revised?
Coverage
*What topics are covered?
*To what depths are topics covered?