Web Site Evalution Form
Web Site: ____________________________________________________
Evaluated by: _________________________________________________
1. Author: Who wrote the Web page? Is the person an authority on the topic?
What credentials does the author/site have?
2. Purpose: What is the goal of the site? Is the information accurate? Does it
fit the goal of your project? Why did the author publish this site?
3. Audience: Does the site clearly identify the audience? Are you part of the
intended audience? Does the audience for the site match you as a researcher?
4. Publication: When was the site published or last updated? Is the
information current? Are the links up-to-date?
5. Overall: Based on your answers to the previous questions, would you
recommend this site to others in your class? Why or why not?