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[ Web Site Evaluation Chart  ]
Print this page and use the chart below to evaluate a WWW site.

URL: http:// Title of Web Page:
  • Circle yes or no to answer the questions below.
  • If you answer yes to each of the questions in the left column, the source is reliable and credible.
  • Is the information provided in this resource sufficiently current for your topic, as well as the most up-to-date information about your topic?

    Yes----------------No

    Does this resource include notes or references verifying its content?
    OR

    Are you able to verify the information on the site using a book or a periodical article?

    Yes----------------No

    Are the author's credentials listed and do they qualify the author to write about this topic?

    Yes----------------No

    Is the site free of slanted or biased opinions?

    Yes----------------No

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    Revised (April 6, 2007)
    Created (December 1997)
    Current Author: Connie Ury
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    Links Verified (January 2006)