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Web Site Evaluation Why Evaluate Websites? Anyone can publish on the Web Many resources are not verified No editors Web often used to give a point of view Market orientated Mix of Entertainment, Information and advertising Evaluation Criteria Accuracy Authority Objectivity Currency Coverage Category Presentation Accuracy Are there well developed ideas and themes? Is the information free of spelling and grammatical errors? Is the writing clear? Are all the facts correct and verifiable? Are sources listed? Authority Are the authors and publishers shown? Are the credentials appropriate? Do the authors show expertise? Is an email contact shown? Is there an address or phone number available? Objectivity Is there bias shown? Is fact and opinion clearly differentiated? Is the purpose of the web site clearly stated? Is there no hate or defamatory language used? Currency Is the information up-to-date? Is the publication date clearly shown? Are the dates of revisions and updates shown? Coverage Does the scope of the information show depth? Are there informative graphics and multimedia? Does the site provide further links and references? Category Is the function of the site clear? Is the type of site obvious? • • • • • • Business Marketing Informational News Advocacy Personal Entertainment Presentation Are there clear menus and navigation tools? Is there a site map? Does the page load quickly? Is the layout logical? Does the page load correctly? Is there a search facility? Is the advertising unobtrusive?