Evaluating the WWW of Web Sites Information adapted from The Weakest Link: Evaluating the WWW of Web Sites created by: Evaluating Sources Project Team,

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Evaluating the WWW of Web Sites Information adapted from The Weakest Link: Evaluating the WWW of Web Sites created by: Evaluating Sources Project Team, Illinois Valley Community College,

What does WWW stand for?  Who  What  When

Who?  Is there a named author?  Is there information about his or her background?  Is he or she qualified to write about the subject?  Does the author list his or her resources?

What?  What organization is responsible for the Web site?  What group funds or sponsors the Web site?  What is the process for adding content to the Web site?  Can anyone be published on the Web site?  To what audience is the Web site targeted?  What is the purpose of the website? To inform, to persuade, to sell, etc?

When?  Is recent information on the subject needed?  When was the Web site last updated?  Are the facts consistent with other recent sources?