Website+Evaluation

The following is the criteria used to decide whether or not a website is reliable and trustworthy. Even if a website does not fit all of the bellow criteria, it can still be a useful website. You are the final judge as to whether a site will be a high quality resource for you.


 * Accuracy**
 * Can you find this information in other places? **YES**
 * Is the information reliable and free of errors? **YES**

**Authority**
 * Can you find the author or creator? **YES**
 * Is the author associated with a reputable organization? **YES**
 * Can the author or organization be contacted from the website? **YES**
 * Is there a list of sources used or recommended by the author? **YES**
 * Is the URL domain non-commercial? **YES** (look for .edu and .org)

**Objectivity**
 * Does the information show any obvious bias? **NO** (If it does, be aware of it. The site may still be useful. For example, the database Opposing Viewpoints has articles with bias, but these are usefull for debates and position papers. )
 * Is the page designed to sway opinion? **NO** (same as above)
 * Is there any advertising on the page? **NO**
 * Is the information relevant to your topic? **YES**

**Timeliness **
 * Has the information been updated recently? **YES** (This will matter more for some sites more than others.)

**Accessibility**
 * Is the page easy to search? **YES**
 * Is the information well organized? **YES**