Checklist for Evaluating Web Resources
Authority |
Content and Scope |
Design |
Functionality
| Authority |
| Question |
Yes |
No |
Comments |
| Is
the author clearly identified? |
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| Is
the publisher/sponsor clearly identified? |
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| Could
the author's affiliation with the sponsor/publisher result in biased information? |
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| Did
you find this resource from another resource that is considered reliable?
Highly reliable? |
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| Does
the author appear to be the original creator of the resource? |
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| Are
the author's credentials available |
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the author's credentials indicate that s/he is knowledgeable in this field? |
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| Is
there a way to reach the author? |
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| Is
there a way to reach the publisher or sponsor? |
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| Is the domain a .edu, .gov,
.mil, or .org? |
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Authority |
Content and Scope |
Design |
Functionality
| Content and Scope |
| Question |
Yes |
No |
Comments |
| Is the purpose of the resource clearly identifiable? |
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| Is the information clearly written? |
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| Is the intended audience clearly identifiable? |
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| Does the purpose of the resource meet your needs? In what way? |
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| Is the audience-level appropriate for your needs? |
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| Is the information organized in a useful way? |
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| Does the amount of information available appear to be extensive? |
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| Is this resource better than other similar resources you have found? In what way? |
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| Are there references to additional resources? |
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| Do any references to additional resources lend credibility to the content of the resource? In what way? |
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| Is the information current enough for your needs? |
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| Are there any unique or special features (graphs, images, sounds, etc.) that are particularly useful for your topic? |
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| Does the information appear to be based on facts or opinions? |
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| Does the information appear to be accurate? How can you tell? |
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| Are there obvious biases in the content? |
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| Are the links reliable? |
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Authority |
Content and Scope |
Design |
Functionality
| Design |
| Question |
Yes |
No |
Comments |
| Is the information presented using a layout is visually enhancing? |
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| Is the text legible? |
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| Do the use of graphics, backgrounds, textures enhance the site? In what way? |
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| If you choose not to display the images, is an "Alt" tag used? |
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| Are there navigational tools provided to guide you through the resource? |
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| Are consistent design features used throughout the site? |
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| Does the page change frequently, making it difficult to use? |
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| If the site is fairly substantial, is there a search engine provided to search the site? |
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| If additional plug in's or helper applications are needed, is information provided to help you obtain them? |
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Authority |
Content and Scope |
Design |
Functionality
| Functionality |
| Question |
Yes |
No |
Comments |
| Is the server frequently busy or unavailable? |
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| Do images, textures, backgrounds, length of the page, substantially impact the amount of time it takes to display the site? |
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| Are additional plug-in's or helper applications needed to make the most effective use of the site (to hear sounds, play movies, etc)? |
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Content and Scope |
Design |
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