Charlestown High School Library
Student Website Evaluation Form
Who owns the Web site?
Is it affiliated with an organization or institution or does an individual own the site?
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What is the purpose of the Web site?
Is it to entertain, persuade, educate, or sell? Explain:
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Who is the author of the information?
What is the author's expertise on the subject? Is the author's education, position or education provided? Is contact information for the author available?
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How recent is the information?
When was the Web site last updated?
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Is the information well written and grammatically correct?
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Does the site contain links to other sites that reflect a bias?
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Is the information meaningful and useful for your research? Explain:
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