Importance of WEB evaluation but of unique challenges - quality varies
so much
Apply traditional criteria to web (reference, books, periodicals…)
Examples:
enn.com
www.ihr.org
http://whitehouse.org/
http://www.d-b.net/dti/more examples:
lib.nmsu.edu/instruction/evalexpl.html
A domain (.com, .org, .edu) typically reflects how content is represented. A .com is often selling something, a .org is often preaching something, and an .edu represents an academic institution.
In evaluating a web page, don't stop there. Follow links, particularly "About Us", "E-mail", "Links", etc. Don't hesitate to look at underlying or top level pages to hunt down clues.
Sometimes in the HTML code, particularly in the Metatags field, or in comments, the true intention of the site is revealed. It's a long shot, but can pay off.
The Tilde ~
The tilde reflects a personal page and content should always be taken for Personal Opinion ONLY. Obviously the personal opinion of an expert in the field is weighed more highly than that of a high school student.
Stemming
Stemming is the practice of trimming back a URL, often revealing the underlying organization hosting the information.
This site is a great place to check domain ownership. It doesn't always work, particularly with .edu or .gov domains.
Search names found on sites, or site names, for information on them. For example,
if you suspect Dr. Werner's Cancer Cure site might not be up to par, do a Google
search on Dr. Werner and see what else turns up.
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by Francine Walls