Evaluating Web Pages - Student Roles

Each student has one of four roles:

Content Specialist:

  • Is the information clear and understandable for your reading level?
  • Does the site have advertising?
  • What is unique about this site? Does it offer something others do not?
  • Are the links well-chosen and helpful?
  • Can you tell the date when the information was last revised or updated?
  • Is the information up-to-date and relevant?
  • Would you get better information in a book? an Encyclopedia?
 

 Authority/Credibility Specialist:

  • Who is the sponsor of this site? (hint: study the URL) What is the domain name? Does it end in . com, .gov, .edu, .org, .net? Is it a personal page? (Don't be fooled. Some commercial sites provide solid information.)
  • Who is the author of this site?
  • What are his/her credentials?
  • Has this site won any awards?

Bias/Purpose Specialist:

  • What is the purpose of this site?
  • Is it a personal, commercial, government, or organization site?
  • Is there any bias? Is only one side of the argument presented?
  • Can you distinguish fact from opinion?
  • Is it trying to persuade you to change your opinion? 
 

Usability/Design Specialist:

  • Does the site load quickly?
  • Are the graphics well-chosen and eaningful to the purpose of the site?
  • Is the site well-organized and easy to use?
  • Do all of the links and images work?
  • Do all of the links and images work?
  • Are the pages clean and uncluttered?
  • Is there consistency in the design of each page?
  • Are the colors and design pleasing to look at?
  • Are there any errors in spelling and grammar?

 based on ©activity design by Joyce Valenza

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