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Evaluating Websites

Description: Relevance

Determines how suitable and pertinent the site is for your specific needs or research topic. 

  • Does the information meet your needs?
  • Evaluate the intended audience for a website. Is the page for general readers, students (elementary, middle school, high school, college), specialists or professionals, Researchers or scholars? Is it age appropriate for your needs?
  • Does the website provide an overview or is the topic thoroughly covered?
  • Are the links relevant and appropriate?
  • Illustrations should be clear in intent, relevant and professional looking. They should enhance the content and not clutter the page.