Title of page you are evaluating:

URL of page:

When was the page written or updated?

If no date is given on the page, visit the home page to look for the date.

Date __________________

Is the information current enough for your topic?

Why might the date matter for your topic?

Yes                            No

Are there references given for the information on the site?

Look for a bibliography or any list of materials used in the creation of the page.

Yes                     How many?

No

Is the content primarily opinion?

Is the content biased or balanced? Why might bias matter for your topic?

Yes                No

Who wrote the page?

If there is no specific author, what is the name of the organization responsible for the site? You may need to visit the home page to find the answer.

Email: ____________________

Name: ___________________

Is there evidence that the author or organization is an expert on this subject?

List your evidence:

Why was the page put on the web?

Are there ads on the site? How do they relate to the topic covered?

Example: an ad selling ammunition next to an article about firearm legislation.

Is the content primarily opinion?

Information/facts         Persuasion

Sales tool         Other__________

What is the domain extension?

How might this influence the purpose?

.com     .edu    .mil    .org    .net  

.gov 

Other __________________

Based on the writing style and vocabulary, who is the intended audience?

Children

General Public

College Students

Scholars or professionals

Other _________________