E-Hackers-Web+Evaluation

Hackers:Web Evaluation

Rubric for key components of a valid website:

**1.** Locate the author, credentials **2.** Evaluate the extensions in the address e.g. .com .gov .org **3**. Look at the links coming in and out – related links, reputable directories or pages **4.** Updated – timeliness, is it current **5.** Objectivity of the site **6.** Accessibility or efficiency – ease of navigation a. Don’t give up on the site too quick, take time to evaluate **7.** Purpose of the site, intent, why was the page put on the web? a. Tone of the page – irony, satire, parody **8.** Cross check data a. Check for similarities with various resources e.g. encyclopedia, journals. ..
 * 9.** Rate the site for effectiveness