What to look for when evaluating websites

currency, timeliness

relevant, audience

authority

purpose, type of information

accuracy

bias

Does this apply to my search?

Is it in-depth or a broader overview?

Are there sources I can click on to verify information?

Can I tell who the author is?

What are his/her credentials?

What else has he/she published?

Is it a reputable site?

Is it peer-reviewed?

Is it objective?

For whom is the site intended?

Is it educational, informational, or entertainment?

Is it for scholars or the general public?

How recent is the information?

When was it last updated?

Is it self-published?

Is it original research or supported by others?

If outside links present, are they working?

Does the information answer my questions?

“Library Guides: Evaluating Resources: Home.” (20 Feb 2018). Home - Evaluating Resources - Library Guides at UC Berkeley, guides.lib.berkeley.edu/evaluating-resources.
Evaluating Websites. (2016). Retrieved from http://www2.smumn.edu/deptpages/tclibrary/tutorials/finding/eval_web.php

Do outside links go to reputable sources?