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aCTIvITy 3.18
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planning for research and Citing Sources
Internet Source Evaluation Chart
• Use a search engine to locate a website for your topic or research question.
• In column 1, answer each question with a “yes,” “no,” or N/A (not applicable).
• Dothesameincolumns2and3fortwomorewebsites.WritetheURLsofthewebsitesyou researched on the previous page, and label each as 1, 2, or 3.
Criteria
Question
1
2
3
Accuracy
Is the site free from grammatical and typographical errors?
Do the links and graphics operate properly?
Was the information verified by a third party?
Validity or Objectivity
Does the information appear to be well researched?
Is there a bibliography or list of sources?
Is there a statement about the purpose of the site?
Is there a place to note and communicate errors on the site?
Does the site appear to be free from bias or a single position?
Authority
Are the author’s name and qualifications clearly identified?
Does the URL address match the site’s name?
Does the site identify itself as a .gov site in its address?
Does the author appear to be well qualified to write on the subject?
Does this site identify itself as an .edu site in its address?
Currency and Uniqueness
Does the date the site was last updated appear?
Has the site been updated recently?
Are any parts of the site “under construction”?
Are the majority of the articles on the site a part of that site (as opposed to links to other sites)?
Coverage
Does the site seem to cover the topic fully?
Are there other, related topics discussed on the site?
Is there a resources section with links to other sites?
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