Evaluating Web Sites

 

Using the information from the previous page, apply your own critical review of the following websites:

Google Technology

California's Velcro Crop Under Challenge

Dihydrogen Monoxide Research Division

Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus

RYT Hospital-Dwayne Medical Center

Official City-Mankato.US Home Page

(Click here for printable copy)

Content	Yes	No
Does the article seem accurate and thorough?
Is the information presented objectively?
Is the article well organized and coherent?
Are various points of view represented?
Are there typographical or grammatical errors?
Is evidence provided for support?

 

Authority	Yes	No
Is the author's name stated on the document?
Is the author qualified? (Check the author's education, occupation, or list of publications.)
Is the article published by a credible source? (Does an individual, a university, a private company, or a political organization sponsor the site?)
Does the site provide a contact for further information?

 

Timeliness	Yes	No
Is the publication date appropriate to your topic?
Is the site updated frequently?
How recently was the published page/article updated? What is the date?
Does the date of publication affect the reliability of the information?