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Evaluating Web Pages: Questions to Consider: Accuracy of
Web Pages

Content, except the Appendix, based on Jim Kapoun's "Teaching undergrads WEB evaluation: A guide for library instruction." C&RL News (July/August 1998): 522-523. Used with permission.

Evaluation of Web documents

Accuracy of Web Documents

  • Who wrote the page and can you contact him or her?
  • What is the purpose of the document and why was it produced?
  • Is this person qualified to write this document?

Details

Accuracy

  • Make sure author provides e-mail or a contact address/phone number.
  • Know the distinction between an author and an Webmaster or Web site administrator.
Web Accessibility Assistance
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