Web Evaluation Form
The internet contains what seems to be an infinite amount of information today. Students must be able to judge whether to information they are viewing is credible and current. The following form is an aid to evaluate if the web site is worth referencing. Students will check the content, credibility of the author, and functionality of the web site.
What is the subject of your project?
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What is the URL address of the web site?
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What is the web site's name?
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DIRECTIONS: Circle yes, not sure, or no in the table below. Yes = 2, maybe =1, and no =0. Add up the score at the end to see if the web site is worth visiting. 0 to 10 = not worth visiting, 11 to 20 = may be useful in the future, and 21 to 30 = good site for my examination.
| Has the web site been updated recently? |
Yes |
Not Sure |
No |
| Do the links on the web site work? |
Yes |
Not Sure |
No |
| Is the material opinionated? |
Yes |
Not Sure |
No |
| Is any of the information presented incorrectly? |
Yes |
Not Sure |
No |
| Is the information presented by a known author? |
Yes |
Not Sure |
No |
| Does the web site provide contact information such as an email address or phone number? |
Yes |
Not Sure |
No |
| Is there material about the author defining their credentials? |
Yes |
Not Sure |
No |
| Can you search an engine like Google and find additional background on the author? |
Yes |
Not Sure |
No |
| Does the web site download quickly? |
Yes |
Not Sure |
No |
| Is the web site easy to navigate? |
Yes |
Not Sure |
No |
| Is there a site map? |
Yes |
Not Sure |
No |
| Are the graphics and pictures used to add to the site? |
Yes |
Not Sure |
No |
| Or are the graphics and pictures a distractions and really don't belong there? |
Yes |
Not Sure |
No |
| Do you feel you found the information useful? |
Yes |
Not Sure |
No |
| There are links to additional sites that can further my research. |
Yes |
Not Sure |
No |
| Totals |
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