Evaluating Sources of Information

Questions to Ask About WebsitesContent

What is the purpose of the page and what does it contain?

Who is the audience?

How complete and accurate are the information and the links provided?

How does the information found here compare with other information on the same subject?

Source and DateWho is the author or sponsor?

What is the authority or expertise of the person or group who created this site?

Is any sort of bias evident?

When was the site last updated? Do the links work?

Is contact information for the author or organization included?

StructureDoes the document follow good

design principles?

Does the text follow basic rules of grammar, spelling and

composition?

How usable is the web site?

Stop Alien Abductions

Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids

Philip Morris USA Home

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA): The animal rights organization

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GentleThanksgiving.org

Internet Scams

IRS Tax Refund Scams

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Plagiarism

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