Name:                                                                                                             Date:                                  

Evaluating Internet

Resources Form

1.       URL of Web site:                                                                                                                            

2.       Name of Web site:                                                                                                                          

3.       Primary use:                        students                  teachers                  others          (mark all that apply)

4.       What is the purpose or goal of this Web site?                                                                                    

                                                                                                                                                     

5.       What organization or individual created this site?                                           

6.       Do they have affiliations that might create a built-in bias toward the information?                                   

7.       What other references are cited for the information presented?                        

                                                                                                                                                     

8.       What other types of organizations link to this site? (Using the Google search engine, type link: and the Web site address (example:  link:www.website.com )

                                                                                                                                                     

9.       Who is the author of the page and does that person have valid credentials to present this information?

                                                                                                                                                     

10.   Is there a way to provide feedback on the Web site and create an exchange with the author or Web site manager?

                                                                                                                                                     

11.   How old is the material on the Web site? Is it current or outdated?                  

12.   How helpful is this site to you?  Does it have the information you need?           

                                                                                                                                                     

13.   Describe how this Web site might be used in your project:                                                                 

                                                                                                                                                     

14.   Reviewing your answers above, is this a good site to use for your project?   c Yes    c No