Evaluating Websites
Accuracy: Is the information presented accurate? Are the facts verifiable?
Authority: Who is the author? What expertise does the author have on the topic? Who sponsors the site? What is the domain name?
Objectivity: What is the purpose of this site? Check the About link? What position or opinion is presented? Is it biased?
Currency: On what date was the page created? Do you need more current information?
Use: Is the information from this Web Page appropriate for a research paper?
Page is confirmed or denied as a valid and useful source.
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