Evaluating+a+Website


 * Evaluating a Web Site**

Evaluate the information on the site: will it be accurate and unbiased, ask yourself these questions:


 * Who created the site? Institutions, government agencies and museums sometimes provide more reliable information than individuals. If the site is by an idividual, does the information provided tell you if the person is an expert. Does he/she work in the field? It the author/creator just someone interested in the topic? Look or search to see if the author has written anything out on the web?
 * What is the purpose of the site? Does the site intend to inform, entertain or sell you something? The site may be biased if it is trying to sell you something.
 * Can you find the same information on any other sites? You should always use more than one site or book when doing research. Check the facts the site provides by searching multiple sites.

After you have evaluated the information. Decide if it is useful and accurate. You may want to "bookmark" it, add it to favorite sites or email a link to yourself. You may need to find it later.