GROUP NAME: __________________________________ DATE:_________

Criteria for Checking Website Accuracy

Accuracy
1. Can the author be contacted?
2. What is the purpose of this Web page?
3. How accurate is the information?
4. Can the same information be found in other sources?
Authority
1. Who is the author of the information?
2. Did the author cite his/her sources?
3. Is the author an authority on the information?
Objectivity
1. How detailed is the information?
2. Are there any biases or opinions stated on the Web page?
3. Is the Web page sponsored or supported by a specific company
or organization?
Current
1. Is there a copyright date on the Web page?
2. When was the Web page last updated?
3. Are all of the links up-to-date?
Coverage
1. Is the information on the Web page correctly cited and/or
referenced?
2. Does the Web page have any advertising?
3. Is the amount of advertising limited?
4. Has the Web page won any awards?