1. Who published the web site? If the author is not
listed their information may be inaccurate.
2. What is the site’s content? What is the content
based on? Is this site one made up of someone’s opinions, facts,
or research?
3. What type of site is it?
.com= commercial site, ie: they are selling something!
.edu= educational site, ie: they are associated with some
type of school
.gov= government site, ie: they are affiliated with local,
state or federal government agencies
.org= organization, usually a non-profit organization
4. When was the site published? When was it last
updated? Can you find these dates easily? If not, you may not
know how old or how accurate the information is!
5. Where is the site located or where is the author affiliated?
Is the site published from a “free web site” net? Does the author
work for a school or university?
6. How is the material presented? Do the graphics
and other multi-media effects contribute to the design and MEANING of the
material presented or do they take away from it? Are reference materials
included? An email link to the author or webmaster?