CRITERIA
 

• Is the information correct and free from errors?
• Is the information consistent and free from contradictions?
• Is the information free from poor grammar and spelling errors?

• Is there an uthor listed?
• Are the author's qualification given?
• Is there a sponsor of the Web site?
• Is the sponsor a known and respected organization?
• Is contact information provided for the author and sponsor?
• Are the sources of statistic and other facts provided when appropriate?

• Does the information presented seem fair?
• What is the purpose of the Web site? (To explain, inform or persuade?)
• Does any advertising appear on the Web site? Is it clearly differentiated from the informational content? Is it free from any conflict of interest?
• Who is the intended audience for this Web site?
• Are the links relevant and appropriate?

• Is the date the Web page was created indicated?
• Is a date given for the latest revision?
• Do those dates affect the relevancy of the information?
• How current are the links? Are some dead or have some been moved?
• Are there anyother indications that the material is kept current?

• What topics are covered?
• What does this Web page offer that is not found elsewhere?
• How comprehensive is this information?
• Is there any indication that the Web page has been completed, and is not still under construction?
• Do the links point to locations within its own site, to external sites or to both?
• Are the links provided comprehensive?

Evaluating Web Sites for Educational Uses: Bibliography and Checklist. www.iat.unc.edu/guides./irg-49.html

Evaluating Web Sites: Tools and Criteria. www.library.cornell.edu/okuref/webreview.html

Thinking Critically about WWW Resources. www.library.ucla.edu/libraries.college/instruct/critical.htm

WLMA Online. www.wlma.org/libint/evalweb.htm