Judith Edwards's July 1998 article describes evaluation criteria for Web sites, including accessibility, authority, and ease of use. With a bibliography.
Learn how to gauge the accuracy of content found on the Internet. Criteria described include the purpose of the site, its currency, and tests for bias.
Self-paced tutorial includes six lessons on using the Web for research. Learn about tools, search engines, and methods for evaluating resources found on the Internet.
Learn the fundamentals of Web navigation here. See tutorials on searching, research and find a Internet glossary.
Homework help guide presents this article on determining the value of a Web site. With tips on selecting trustworthy sources and checking facts.
Companion site to a book on searching Web-based databases lists major resources by subject. Also find a chapter on searching for business information.
Checklist for assessing materials found on the Web features good and questionable example sites for each criteria.
Guide from the Maricopa Community Colleges teaches students to find and evaluate research materials. Find examples of good and bad sites and search engine tips.
Subtitled "Why It's a Good Idea to Evaluate Web Sources," this tutorial from librarian Susan Beck includes a checklist of criteria, sample Web sites, and a bibliography.
Article puts forth Web research strategies for students. Also find sample citations in MLA, or Modern Language Association, format.
Internet librarian Gary Price overviews the capabilities of major search engines. Learn about the power of advanced search tools.
Checklist from Johns Hopkins University librarian Elizabeth Kirk includes such criteria as evidence of bias and currency. Learn how to determine the author of a Web site.
Written for college freshman, this tutorial describes the basics of finding Web sites and assessing their relevance and accuracy. Includes citation style guidelines.
Use this checklist to determine whether information found on the Web is reliable. Includes a special set of criteria for research materials.
Course on Web-based research is taught by library science professor Alastair Smith. Discover search tools, resources evaluation criteria, and exercises.
Guide for researchers provides advice on determining whether a document found on the Web is credible. Learn how to test for authority, fairness, and source support.
Detailed list of assessment principles includes currency, bias, and the purpose of the author. With links to sites for practicing evaluation skills.