Some points to consider when evaluating websites.

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How was the site identified?
• Recommended / referred by a trusted source:
 Print, online, word-of-mouth
What is the organisation behind the site?
• Created by, or is part of, a known organisation
• Provides full contact information:
– Telephone
– E-mail
– Post
– Visited in person
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Who is the author?
•Referred by another trusted source
•Work has been cited by others in the same field
•The author's site is often linked to on the Web
How does the author demonstrate his/her breadth of subject
knowledge?
•Cites theory and background (if relevant)
•Quotes relevant case studies
•Demonstrates knowledge of others' work in the field
•Raises new, insightful questions
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How does the author present his/her work?
•Describes his/her methods of research, how any evidence presented
has been reviewed and conclusions arrived at
•Provides links to related information
•Identifies any limitations on the information presented
How is the information presented?
•Clearly and logically
•Organised and easily navigable

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How current is the material?
•The Web page displays a date – Is it clear?
•Date of original source material
•Date created
•Date most recently updated
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Neil Foley BA (Hons), MCLIP
Chartered Information Professional
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E-mail: info@infoley.co.uk
Web: www.neilfoley.org
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