Website Evaluation

Surfing the Internet for good information can be tricky. Here are some things to consider when looking for information on the Internet:

• Authority

  • Makes clear who the author of the source is

  • Makes clear the qualifications of the author

  • Is upfront about what it is trying to give you information on

• Accuracy

  • Has information on it that you can verify

  • Lists sources for the information that has been presented

  • Contains links to other trustworthy sources

• Currency

  • Contains dates

  • No dead links

• Objectivity

  • Presents information without taking one side over the other

  • Fair and balanced when discussing information