- Who authored the web page? _____________________
- How did you find the author?
- An "about us" or similar kind of button
- An e-mail address
- Author's name was given
- Other ____________________________________
- Did the author create the information or compile it from other resources?
- Created information
- Compiled it from other resources
- Cannot tell
- If the author compiled the information, is it documented? Can you tell where it came from?
- Do you feel the author is qualified to disseminate information on the topic?
- What kind of organization is sponsoring the web page?
- Commerical organization -- .com
- Government organization -- .gov, .mil or .us
- Non-profit organization -- .net, .org
- Educational organization -- .edu
- An individual -- look for ~, %, "users" or "people"
- Does the author show a bias?
- Is the information free from feeling and emotion?
- To inform
- To persuade
- To sell
- Other ____________________________________
- Why is this information on the web?
- An "about us" or similar kind of button
- An e-mail address
- Author's name was given
- Other ____________________________________
- When was the web page last updated? ______________
- Will you use this page in your research? Why or why not?
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