Class____________________________________________________

URL Address_____________________________________________

Date Visited on the Internet__________________________________

Explore a website you are considering using in a research paper or project. Answer the questions below: (This evaluation tool follows along with the PowerPoint.)

1. 1. Content

Is the information useful? Yes No

Is the information current? Yes No

Can you verify the information with another source? Yes No

2. 2. Credibility/Authority

Can you find the author or organization sponsoring the page? Yes No

Write the author or group here________________________

Can you e-mail the author or organization? Yes No

Is there background information on the author or the organization? Yes No

3. 3. Design/Ease of Use

Are the pages attractive? Yes No

Is it easy to find information? Yes No

Do the graphics enhance the information? Yes No

4. 4. Purpose/Point of View

What type of website is this? (Circle One) Education Government

Organization Military

Is the information biased or slanted to one point of view? Yes No

5. 5. Technical Elements

Does the site load quickly? Yes No

Do all the links work? Yes No

To determine the score, count the number of Yeses. Each Yes is worth one point.

9-12 Points	TC Thumb's Up--Use this Site!!
5-8 Points	This is an okay website, but might keep looking for a better one!!
1-4 Points	TC Thumb's Down--Do not use this site!!