Website Evaluation*Name: ___________________

If you can check off most of the statements in the chart below, then you’ve probably found a good website.

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The URL - The name of the home web address suits the presented info- The URL ends in a edu, gov, or org (however, this alone doesn’t ensure a reliable site.)

Authority: Author or Sponsor

The author or sponsor responsible for this publication:- is listed on the website- is reputable and is an authority on this subject- lists their contact information

Accuracy/Objectivity

The author or sponsor:- is free from bias; is not trying to sway an opinion- has nothing to gain by presenting this information- includes no advertising

Currency - The website shows the date it was created- The date is relatively recently- The links from the website work

Coverage ofContent

- The title tells you about the content of the website- The information is detailed and in-depth- The information is accurate when compared with other sources - The images, video, or sound files are relevant to the information

Overall, do you feel this is a good website? Why or why not?

*Berkowitz, Robert and Adam. The Big 6 Research Notebook. Linworth Books. 2006