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EVALUATING THE RELIABILITY OF A WEBSITE ________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ 26-39=DOUBTFUL 39-65=MAYBE 65-78=GOOD BET

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1=NO 2=SOMEWHAT 3=YES Source Authors name is given Affiliation or sponsorship is given Address or email is given Currency Date of creation is indicated Date of last update is indicated Links are current (still work)

1=NO 2=SOMEWHAT 3=YES Source Authors name is given Affiliation or sponsorship is given Address or email is given Currency Date of creation is indicated Date of last update is indicated Links are current (still work)

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Scope Purpose of the site is clearly stated Level is appropriate for intended audience It is clear whether information is primary or secondary The information provided is complete Links are relevant Links are outward directed Treatment Sources are documented and/or information is directly linked to original source Methods for gathering information is clear Objectivity Editorial comments or opinions clearly presented as such Affiliation of the source clearly indicated Language is free from exaggeration, sarcasm, etc. Graphics are free from sensationalism Site does not seem to negatively target a particular group Opposing viewpoints are acknowledged respectfully Technical and Visual Aspects Information is presented clearly and logically Graphics/hypermedia add to quality Navigation of site is easy Site is free of spelling and other errors Using the site is a pleasant experience

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Scope Purpose of the site is clearly stated Level is appropriate for intended audience It is clear whether information is primary or secondary The information provided is complete Links are relevant Links are outward directed Treatment Sources are documented and/or information is directly linked to original source Methods for gathering information is clear Objectivity Editorial comments or opinions clearly presented as such Affiliation of the source clearly indicated Language is free from exaggeration, sarcasm, etc. Graphics are free from sensationalism Site does not seem to negatively target a particular group Opposing viewpoints are acknowledged respectfully Technical and Visual Aspects Information is presented clearly and logically Graphics/hypermedia add to quality Navigation of site is easy Site is free of spelling and other errors Using the site is a pleasant experience

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