Bobbee Bee, what makes a good Web site?Five-Star Evaluation Criteria:
1. ACCURACY -Information correct and valid
• How reliable is the information?
• Are there obivious errors or omissions?
• Is it clear who has responsibility for the accuracy of the content?
• Does the document present logical reasoning for assumptions?
• Are original sources referenced?
• Can you verify references and outside links?
2. Authority-Author/Publisher credentials, review process
• Who is the author of this page?
• Are the author's qualifications clearly stated?• Is the author separate from the "webmaster"?
• Can the author be contacted for clarification?
• What institution published this? Check the domain name.
• Does the publisher list qualifications or outline a review process?
• Are they reputable?
3. BIAS- purpose of resources, objectivity
• What goals/objective does this resource meet?• Why was this written?
• For whom?
• How detailed is the information?
• What opinions are expressed?
• Is there disclosure of sponsorship?
• What is the context in which the information is provided?
4. Currency-Recent data, links/content maintained
• Are the dates to indictate:
1.) when it was written?
2.) when it was last updated?
• Is it clear when data was gathered?
• How up-to-date are the links?
• Are there other indications that the information is kept current?
5. Coverage-Depth, uniqueness, scope
• What topics are covered?
• Are they covered in depth?
• Is the resource a work in progress?
• How does this work compare to other words, electronic and print?
• Is the coverage unique?
• Is the information relevant and usefuls?
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