Website Evaluation Checklist

Name: _______________________________________

Today’s date: __________________________________

Title of web site
URL/address

When was this site created?=
When was this site last updated?
Is the currency of the information appropriat= e for your project?	Ye= s No

What type of site is this?<= /p>

= .edu =3D educational institution

= .org =3D not-for-profit organization

= .com =3D commercial enterprise

= .net =3D Internet service provider

= .gov =3D government

Who is the author/creator of this site?<= /o:p>

Is contact information given?

Ye= s No

What evidence is there of the author’s credentials or authority?

Is there a sponsoring organizatio= n? What is its purpose?

What is the purpose of the site?<= o:p>


To inform or explain<= o:p>	To report news	To persuade or present a particular viewpoint
To sell or advertise<= o:p>	To entertain	To share personal information or interests
Other (explain)

Are there links to other sites wi= th further information? Yes No

Is there a list of references? Yes&= nbsp; No

Who is the intended audience of t= his site?

Adults	Children
High School or College Students	Professionals

What is the overall quality and usefulness = of this site for your project?

This form adapted from one created by Terri <= span class=3DSpellE>Snethen, Librarian, Blue Valley North High School, Overland Park, Kansas