Evaluating Web Resources

Just as the books and articles used in research must be appropriate for our information needs, web sites must also be appropriate. The following questions will assist you in discovering the degree to which a web site is suitable for your use. These are only guidelines, rather than rules.
The categories below correspond to the graphic on the right.     Accuracy How do I judge accuracy? Click here for the answer. Expert Opinion What do the experts say about it? Click here for the answer.     Authority Who is the author of the page? Click here for the answer. Coverage How complete is the information on the page? Click here for the answer.

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