Evaluating Websites
Select one of the categories below, and take a look at both of the websites in that category. Using the evaluation criteria we discussed, decide which site is more authoritative, and write down three reasons why.
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To evaluate, answer these questions about each site:
- What is the title of the site?
- What person or organization maintains the site?
- What kind of site is it? (Or, what is the domain--.com, .edu, .org . . .?)
- Can you tell when the site was last updated?
- Does the site have any ads?
- What is the purpose of the site? To provide information? To make money?
- Is the site free to use?