Carson Graham Secondary
North Vancouver School District
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Evaluate Online Resources 
Evaluating Web Resources
Use the following criteria to evaluate web sources before using them as references
Evaluating Web Resources
 
Authority
  • Author/Organization is identifiable, i.e. biographical information about the author or institutional affiliation and address are offered.
  • Sponsor/location of the site (identified by URL or web address) is appropriate to the website's material, i.e., .edu for educational or research material.
  • Contact information for the author or producer is included in the document.
  • Mail-to link is offered for submission of questions or comments.
Accuracy
  • Document includes a bibliography.
  • Author alludes to or displays knowledge of related sources, with proper attribution.
  •  Author provides both sides of the argument with no evidence of bias.
 
Scope
  • Document includes a list of additional print and electronic sources.
  • Links included appear relevant and appropriate to the site.
 
Currency
  • Document includes a publication date or "last updated" date that is current.
  • Document includes a date of copyright/publication.
 
Purpose
  • Intended audience is easily identifiable.
  • Intent of information (to inform, teach, sell, persuade, entertain or enlighten) is clearly stated or implied.

Usability

  • Site is laid out clearly and logically with well-organized subsections.  
  • Site is easy to navigate, including clearly labeled Back, Home, Go To Top icons/links and internal indexing links on lengthy pages.
  • Site loads quickly and is readily accessible.
  • Graphics and art serve a function.
  • All links to remote sites work.
  • Writing style is appropriate for the intended audience.
  • Text follows basic rules of grammar, spelling and literary composition.


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