Questions to ask when evaluating what you see on the web:
AUTHORITY
- Who are the authors or who is responsible for the information?
- Is the author or organization qualified to provide the information?
ACCURACY
- Do you have good reason to believe that the information on the site is accurate?
- Are the facts documented?
OBJECTIVITY
- What is the purpose of the site?
- What is the author’s point of view?
- Is the information unbiased or does the website admit to its bias?
CURRENCY
- When was the information on the page originally written?
- Has the site been revised or updated?
COVERAGE
- How much and how well is the information covered?
Sources:
McMillin, Paul. "Olin & Uris Libraries." Five Criteria for Evaluating Web Pages. Cornell University Library, 10 May 2010. Web. 5 Sept. 2012.
Henderson, J. "Guide." A Guide to Critical Thinking About What You See on the Web. Ithaca College Library, n.d. Web. 29 Aug. 2012.