The Criteria for Web Evaluation

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The Criteria for Website Evaluation
Tools to help you choose the right site
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First Look

• I can determine the intended audience of this
  site
• I find this site is attractive and inviting to
  look at .

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Information Providers

• I can easily find information about the author(s)
  of this site
• The author(s) of this site appears qualified to
  present information on this topic
• I can easily find out who sponsored this site
• A contact person or address is available so I can
  ask questions or verify information

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Information currency

• I can easily find the date when this site was
  last revised
• The content on this site appears to be updated
  recently
• Links to other sites are current and work
  properly

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Information Quality

• I can easily determine the purpose of this site
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• I feel that the content is effective for the
  intended purpose of the site
• The content of this site is well organized
• The information on this site is easy to
  understand
• This site offers sufficient information to meet
  my needs
• The information on this site appears to be
  accurate
• The information on this site is consistent with
  information I gathered from other sources
• Grammar and spelling on this site are correct

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Further Information

• There are links to other sites that will help me
  find more information
• The content of linked sites is worthwhile and
  appropriate to my information needs