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CSU Fullerton ● Pollak Library
Six criteria for evaluating web pages
 Authority
• Is there an author or sponsoring body (organization, company) and is the name of the author or sponsoring body listed?
• Are the author(s) qualifications or credentials listed?
• Is contract information (e-mail, address, or phone number) included?
• Is the listed name different from the “Webmaster”?
• Where is the document published? Check the URL domain (.edu, .org, .com, .gov).
 Objectivity
• Has the author or organization clearly stated the goals and/or aims of the site? (The Web often functions as a virtual
soapbox).
• If objectivity is important, is the information presented in an objective manner?
• Is a particular point of view being presented?
• Is there a bias, either explicit or implied?
• Is the information presented free of advertising? If there is advertising, is it clearly differentiated from the informational
content?
• Is this an “infomercial” Web page? (On the Web, the distinction between advertising and information can easily become
blurred).
 Accuracy
• If facts and figures are given, are they accurate?
• Are the sources for any factual information clearly listed?
• Can they be verified in another source?
• How does this information compare with other sources of information on this topic?
 Currency
• When was the page produced?
• When was it last updated?
• Is any information on the page outdated?
• Are the links up-to-date? Are there references to sites which have moved?
 Content/Relevancy
• Does the page meet your research needs or purpose?
• Is the subject adequately recovered?
• Are the links (if any) evaluated/annotated and do they complement the page’s theme?
• If other sources are quoted, is the information accurately cited?
• Is all the information on the site free, or is there a fee to link to some of all of the information?
 Aesthetics
• Is there an appropriate balance between text and images?
• Is the design of the page visually appealing or is it too cluttered
• Is there an option for text only, or frames, or a suggested browser for better viewing?
• If page requires special software to view the information, how much are you missing if you don’t have the software?
8/31/98 Cox, Bednar, Housewright, Hickok, Tian
Adapted with permission from Kappoun, Jim “Teaching Undergrads Web Evaluation: A guide for Library instruction.” College and Research Libraries News 59
(July/August 1998)” 522-523

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Criteria for evaluating web pages

  • 1. CSU Fullerton ● Pollak Library Six criteria for evaluating web pages  Authority • Is there an author or sponsoring body (organization, company) and is the name of the author or sponsoring body listed? • Are the author(s) qualifications or credentials listed? • Is contract information (e-mail, address, or phone number) included? • Is the listed name different from the “Webmaster”? • Where is the document published? Check the URL domain (.edu, .org, .com, .gov).  Objectivity • Has the author or organization clearly stated the goals and/or aims of the site? (The Web often functions as a virtual soapbox). • If objectivity is important, is the information presented in an objective manner? • Is a particular point of view being presented? • Is there a bias, either explicit or implied? • Is the information presented free of advertising? If there is advertising, is it clearly differentiated from the informational content? • Is this an “infomercial” Web page? (On the Web, the distinction between advertising and information can easily become blurred).  Accuracy • If facts and figures are given, are they accurate? • Are the sources for any factual information clearly listed? • Can they be verified in another source? • How does this information compare with other sources of information on this topic?  Currency • When was the page produced? • When was it last updated? • Is any information on the page outdated? • Are the links up-to-date? Are there references to sites which have moved?  Content/Relevancy • Does the page meet your research needs or purpose? • Is the subject adequately recovered? • Are the links (if any) evaluated/annotated and do they complement the page’s theme? • If other sources are quoted, is the information accurately cited? • Is all the information on the site free, or is there a fee to link to some of all of the information?  Aesthetics • Is there an appropriate balance between text and images? • Is the design of the page visually appealing or is it too cluttered • Is there an option for text only, or frames, or a suggested browser for better viewing? • If page requires special software to view the information, how much are you missing if you don’t have the software? 8/31/98 Cox, Bednar, Housewright, Hickok, Tian Adapted with permission from Kappoun, Jim “Teaching Undergrads Web Evaluation: A guide for Library instruction.” College and Research Libraries News 59 (July/August 1998)” 522-523