WEBSITE EVALUATION A

Answer the questions about a website you are using to get information, pictures, maps, etc.
Name: 


  1. What is the URL address of the website?


  1. What is the name of the website?


  1. What kind of website is this?
    Personal (Does it have a ~ followed by someone's name?)
    Educational/Information (.com, .gov, .edu)
    Advocacy (.org)
    Commercial (.com)
    Entertainment (.com, .net, ~name)


  1. Who is the author of this website?


  1. Can you tell if the author is an expert?
    Yes
    No


  1. Does the introduction tell you what the site is about?
    Yes
    No


  1. Is there enough useful information on the website to really help you with your project?
    Yes
    No


  1. If there are links given, do all of the links work?
    Yes
    No


  1. If there are links given, do the links take you to other good information sources?
    Yes
    No


  1. Does the author use strong words like 'best' or 'worst' or 'never' that might tell you that he or she is biased or giving you an opinion?
    Yes
    No


  1. Is the information given facts or opinions? How can you tell?


  1. Do a fact check by checking one of the facts with another website or book. Is the fact accurate?


  1. What can you conclude about this website?


  1. Would you recommend this website to a teacher or a friend?
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree





Dr. Monica LaBonte
Librarian, Technology Instructor
University Lake School
Hartland, WI