When selecting resources for library media collections,
selection criteria have always considered:
 | Authority
 | writer qualifications |
| "publisher" reputation |
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| Accuracy
| reliable |
| free from error |
| comparison to other sources |
| checked by editors |
|
| Objectivity
| point of view |
| minimum bias |
| how much is an attempt to persuade |
|
| Coverage
| scope |
| depth |
|
| Currency
| information up to date |
| publication date labeled |
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These traditional evaluation criteria can be adapted
to web resources. Often, the major challenge will be
documenting how information on a Web page meets these criteria. In
addition to these areas, Web sites should be evaluate based on:
| Purpose of page. |
| Purpose of site (the Homepage my put a given context on a given page
that may differ from the results of given search engine query. |
| Intended audience, especially reading level. |
| Style of presentation (interactive or passive). |
| Marketing orientation and amount of advertising present. |
| Quantity, qualify and appropriateness of hyperlinks. |
| Page design including download times, graphic content, navigation,
and organization. |
| Stability of site |
| Additional software requirements (like Java, Javascript, ActiveX,
RealPlayer, Quicktime and browser). |
Evaluating Web sites involves determining if a given site is a logical
choice for research. This involves looking at a site's focus (information,
news, advocacy, marketing, personal) and applying appropriate evaluation
criteria.
In my resource
section, there is a page devoted to Web
resources links.
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