The ABC’s of webpage evaluation

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Library

Authority/Accuracy

• Who wrote the page? What are their credentials?

• What is the purpose of the page?

• Check the domain.

• Is the author of the site different from the webmaster?

Bias

• Are the opinions expressed those of the author?

• Is the site a mask for advertising?• What is the goal of the page?• Is there a balanced presentation of the

material?• Is the material based on research or on

opinion?

Currency/Coverage

• When was the site last updated?

• Do all the links work?

• Do the links connect to other relevant sites?

• Are the relevant sites current?

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• www.ihr.org

Sites for consideration

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