Web Evaluation Form
Web Evaluation Form
Web Evaluation Form
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Names: __________________________________ and ______________________________<br />
Critical <strong>Evaluation</strong> of a <strong>Web</strong> Site<br />
Secondary School Level<br />
Site Name/Title: _______________________________________________________________<br />
What is the domain name ending of this site? (HINT: .gov, .edu…) _________________<br />
Authority<br />
Answer the questions below by checking the appropriate box for ‘yes’ or ‘no.’ Yes No<br />
Is the name of the author of the page easily located?<br />
Is the author’s email address included?<br />
Is there an “About Us” section at the top of the page?<br />
Are you positive the information on this page is true?<br />
Explain:<br />
If you search the creator of the page, do you find information to indicate s/he<br />
is an expert in the subject?<br />
Currency<br />
Answer the questions below by checking the appropriate box for ‘yes’ or ‘no.’ Yes No<br />
Is there a date on the page to let you know when it was last updated?<br />
Is the date recent?<br />
Does up-to-date information matter for this subject?<br />
Explain:<br />
Would it have been easier to get the same information elsewhere?<br />
Objectivity & Content<br />
Answer the questions below by checking the appropriate box for ‘yes’ or ‘no.’ Yes No<br />
If there are photos on the page, can you tell whether or not they have been<br />
edited?<br />
Does the page lead you to other sources, both print and web:<br />
Are there any broken links on the page?
Is the creator of the page affiliated with any organization?<br />
Does the title of the page accurately indicate the content of the page?<br />
Does the information appear biased or one-sided or critical of the views of<br />
others?<br />
Is advertising present on the page?<br />
Does the site attempt to sell you something?<br />
Summary: Could you use this website as a resource if you were asked to write an essay on this<br />
topic? Explain why or why not by including information from the data above.<br />
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