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How to Evaluate Websites

Ask yourself the following questions when evaluating websites:

• Is the author an authority or expert on the subject?
• What is the author’s agenda? Are they trying to sell an idea or product?
• Do they use evidence to support fact claims, ideas, or opinions?
• Is their evidence cited?
• Are outside sources cited and linked to?
• Is the information provided clearly?
• Are there any advertisements that pop up in the way?
• Are there any spelling or word errors?
• Does the site load quickly?
• Is any contact information provided?
• Can you easily navigate the site?
• Is the information current?