Evaluating Internet Resources

Evaluating Information Found on the Internet Elizabeth E. Kirk - (The Sheridan Libraries, Johns Hopkins University)
Written in 1996, this guide is still an excellent resource. A list of criteria to consider when evaluating an Internet resource, and an easy-to-understand explanation of what to look for for each criteria, is given.
Evaluate Web Pages Jan Alexander and Marsha Tate - (Wolfgram Memorial Library, Widener University)
A short online tutorial on evaluating web pages for authority, accuracy, currency, and objectivity is provided (note: the Flash plug in is needed to view the tutorial). Additional links are provided to checklists that help you determine the quality of information on different types of web pages, including: an advocacy web page, a business/marketing web page, a news web page, an informational web page, and a personal web page.
Evaluating Web Pages: Techniques to Apply and Questions to Ask Joe Barker - (University of California-Berkeley Library)
A thorough, yet clear, explanation of what to look for when evaluating a web page and why evaluation is important.
Learn About Evaluating Sources (UW-Madison Libraries)
Information on evaluating sources, including books, articles, and web sites. See especially the sections titled Applying Criteria, and General Guidelines for Accuracy, Completeness, and Credibility of Source.
Ten C's for Evaluating Internet Sources (McIntyre Library, UW-Eau Claire)
A list and explanation of 10 criteria to consider when evaluating and using Internet resources, including: content, credibility, critical thinking, copyright, citation, continuity, censorship, connectivity, comparability, and context. Adobe Reader is needed to view this document.

Additional Information

Understanding and Decoding URLs (The Sheridan Libraries, Johns Hopkins University)
The different parts of a web site's Uniform Resource Locator, or URL, are broken down and explained.