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What to look for when evaluating websites (authority (What are his/her…
What to look for when evaluating websites
currency, timeliness
How recent is the information?
When was it last updated?
If outside links present, are they working?
relevant, audience
Does this apply to my search?
Is it in-depth or a broader overview?
For whom is the site intended?
authority
What are his/her credentials?
What else has he/she published?
Is it a reputable site?
Is it peer-reviewed?
purpose, type of information
Is it educational, informational, or entertainment?
Is it for scholars or the general public?
Does the information answer my questions?
accuracy
Are there sources I can click on to verify information?
Can I tell who the author is?
Do outside links go to reputable sources?
bias
Is it objective?
Is it self-published?
Is it original research or supported by others?
“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