Website Evaluation Form

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Web Site Title  
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Date Visited  
Site Description  

 

Criteria

Rating 1=Poor, 3 = Avg, 5 = Excelletnt

Authority and Authorship
  • Author named with affiliation
  • Do they have credibility
  • Contact information available
  • Does domain name suggest reputable information (.edu, .com, org, .net, .gov)
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Currency
  • Updated Regularly
  • Last Update
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Accuracy
  • Provides relevant "sources" of infomation
  • Links to related materials
  • Any obvious mistakes or errors
  • Facts well researched
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Objectivity

  • Clear statement of purpose
  • Information presented as fact or opinion
  • Information presented appropriate for intended audience
  • Advertisers that could affect content
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Usability/Functionality
  • Well organized
  • Ease of navigation
  • Appealing appearance and readability
  • All links and graphics funtional
  • Pages load quickly
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Overall Assessment of the Site

Add number of points from each section to come up with a total for overall rating.

Poor, 5-9 points
Fair, 10-14 points
Good, 15-19 points
Excellent, 20-25 points

 

 Would you recommend this site? Why? Why not?