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San Antonio, TX 78207
1-800-846-4085
library@ollusa.edu
To evaluate a website, use these criteria:
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Website Evaluation Criteria |
Questions To Answer |
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Authority |
Who is the author? Is the site for-profit or non-profit? Is the author an expert or qualified? Is the sponsoring organization reputable? Is there a link where you can contact the webmaster? |
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Accuracy |
Are there any errors in the information? Does the site employ fact-checking for the website? |
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Objectivity |
Is there a bias in the presentation of the information? Is the website attempting to be persuasive? Are there any advertisements on the webpage? |
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Currency |
When was the website created? When was the website updated? How old is the information presented? |
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Coverage |
What are the topics covered? Does the website go in-depth concerning the topics? Does the page include a list of references or links to other sources? |
To evaluate books, use these criteria:
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Book Evaluation Criteria |
Questions To Answer |
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Author |
Who is the author? Is he or she an expert in the field? Has he or she written other books? |
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Date of publication |
What date was the book written? Does this matter for the topic? |
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Bibliography |
Does the book have a list of sources? |
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Audience |
What type of reader is the book intended for? |
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Illustration |
Does the book have illustrations? Are they relevant to the topic? |
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Publisher |
Who is the publisher? Is it a reputable publisher? |
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