Intel Teach Program

Essentials Course

Name:

Date

Period

Evaluating Websites Checklist High School

Directions: Answer these questions to determine if a Web site would be good
for your research.
16-20Probably a good resource
8-15Possibly a good resource, but look at information carefully
0-7Probably not a good resource
Name of Web site
URL
Yes

Partially

No

1. Is information about the producers of the site easily available so

you can identify potential bias?

2. Do the authors provide evidence to support their credibility on

the topic?

3. Is advertising clearly distinguishable from informational content?

4. Does the site provide unique, original information or

perspectives on the topic that you are researching?

5. Are sources of information cited appropriately?

6. Is the site free of errors, such as misspelled words, grammatical

mistakes, broken links, and graphics?

7. Is the content current and updated frequently?

8. Are there ways for viewers of the site to communicate with its
creators?

9. Does the site have multimedia features you can incorporate into
your research?

10. Are the copyright rules for the site available?

Total

Research Utility
1. What areas of your research are addressed on this Web site?
2. How will this resource be listed in your references?

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