Evaluating Sites

Question 1

Authority

Answer 1

It reveals that the person, institution or agency
responsible for a site has the qualifications and knowledge to do so.
- authorship and credentials - It should be clear who developed the site. The author should
state qualifications, credentials, or personal
background that gives them authority to present information
- Contact information should be clearly provided
- Check to see if the site supported by an organization or a commercial body

Question 2

purpose

Answer 2

The purpose of the information presented in
the site should be clear.Some sites are meant
to inform, persuade, state an opinion, entertain, or parody something or someone.

Question 3

coverage

Answer 3

This refers to how comprehensive the website is in their discussion of certain topics.

Question 4

currency

Answer 4

It refers to:
(1) how current the information presented is, and
(2) how often the site is updated or maintained

Question 5

objectivity

Answer 5

Objective sites present information with a minimum of bias.

Question 6

accuracy

Answer 6

• It refers to the credibility of the website
• references