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Evaluation Criteria

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Richard Smith
Richard Smith

This document outlines criteria for evaluating the reliability and accuracy of internet resources. It discusses 6 criteria: 1) accuracy by checking information against other sources and looking for bias, 2) authority by identifying sponsors and authors' qualifications, 3) content such as purpose and intended audience, 4) coverage of the topic with no major omissions, 5) currency with a publication date and updates, and 6) documentation of sources. Evaluating sources against these criteria helps determine which online information can be considered factual and reliable.

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Introduction:
Evaluating Internet Resources  Today, there is a great deal of information to be found on the Internet. Unfortunately, not all of these sources can be considered accurate or reliable. An informational web page is one whose primary purpose is to present factual information. The URL address of many informational sites ends in .edu (education) or .gov (government), many of these pages are sponsored by educational institutions or government agencies.
Criterion 1: Accuracy
Accuracy?  Is the information accurate when checked against other sources?  How reliable and error-free is the information? Is there evidence of potential bias?  Does the author have a specific agenda or point-of- view?
Criterion 2: Authority
Authority  Is it clear who is sponsoring the web page?  Is the sponsor legitimate  Is it clear who wrote the page?  Are the qualifications of the author clearly stated?  Is the author affiliated with an institution or organization?  Is there contact information available for the author of the document?
Criterion 3: Content
Content  What is the purpose of the web page, i.e. to inform, convince, or sell?  What does it contribute to the literature in the field?  Who is the intended audience based on content, tone, and style?  What is the overall value of the content compared to the range of resources on the topic?
Criterion 4: Coverage
Coverage  Does the site cover the subject adequately?  Are there inexplicable omissions?
Criterion 5: Currency
Currency  Is the publication date clearly stated?  When was the page last revised? Is it maintained and updated regularly?  Are the links on the page up-to-date and useable?
Criterion 6: Documentation
Documentation  Does the author explain where the information was obtained?  Does the web page contain a bibliography or list of sources used?

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  • 2. Evaluating Internet Resources  Today, there is a great deal of information to be found on the Internet. Unfortunately, not all of these sources can be considered accurate or reliable. An informational web page is one whose primary purpose is to present factual information. The URL address of many informational sites ends in .edu (education) or .gov (government), many of these pages are sponsored by educational institutions or government agencies.
  • 4. Accuracy?  Is the information accurate when checked against other sources?  How reliable and error-free is the information? Is there evidence of potential bias?  Does the author have a specific agenda or point-of- view?
  • 6. Authority  Is it clear who is sponsoring the web page?  Is the sponsor legitimate  Is it clear who wrote the page?  Are the qualifications of the author clearly stated?  Is the author affiliated with an institution or organization?  Is there contact information available for the author of the document?
  • 8. Content  What is the purpose of the web page, i.e. to inform, convince, or sell?  What does it contribute to the literature in the field?  Who is the intended audience based on content, tone, and style?  What is the overall value of the content compared to the range of resources on the topic?
  • 10. Coverage  Does the site cover the subject adequately?  Are there inexplicable omissions?
  • 12. Currency  Is the publication date clearly stated?  When was the page last revised? Is it maintained and updated regularly?  Are the links on the page up-to-date and useable?
  • 14. Documentation  Does the author explain where the information was obtained?  Does the web page contain a bibliography or list of sources used?