Website Evaluation Checklist

Website Evaluation Checklist							Page 1
Name:				Date:
URL:				Class:
PURPOSE:
1.) Why are you visiting this website?
2.) What do you want to learn from this website?
3.) Did you learn what you wanted to? Explain.
4.) Does this website provide links to more information that is reliable?
CREDIBILITY:
1.) Do you trust the information found on this website?
	Yes		No
Comments:
2.) Is the author identified?
	Yes		No
Comments:
3.) Is the author knowledgeable about this topic?
	Yes		No
Comments:
4.) How do you know he/she is knowledgeable about this topic?
	Information provided on author's education or professional experience
	Supported by professional organization
	Is there a way to reach the author
	Is the domain a .edu, .gov, or a .org
Comments:
5.) Is the information fact or opinion?
	Does the author use facts to support his/her ideas?
	Is the website trying to sell you a product or service?
	Are there references?
	Does the author use resources to support his/her ideas?
Comments:
DESIGN							Page 2
1.) Is the website visually appealing?
	Yes		No
	Explain:
2.) Do the pictures support the information or are they used for decoration?
	Support		Decoration
	Explain:
3.) Does the page take a long time to load?
	Yes		No
	Explain:
4.) Did you find any spelling mistakes?
	Yes		No
	Explain:
5.) When was the website created?
6.) When was the website updated?
7.) Is the information current?
8.) Are the links found on the website still in existence?
9.) Additional Comments:
10.) Summary:
11.) Do you recommend this site?
	Yes		No
12. ) What would your overall rating be of this web site?
	A                      B	C		D	E