Your Name:
Web Site Name:
Web Site Address (URL):
Date of Access:

Accessibility:
      Is it easy to navigate through this site and did the links work?

Accuracy:

1.        Source

o        Where does the information come from?

o        How might you check to make sure it's real?

2.        Authority

o        Who created the site (the name is usually at the top or very bottom)?

o        Does the author belong to an organization which adds credibility to the site?
Which organization is it? Have you heard of this group before?

3.        Objectivity

o        Does the information seem biased?

o        Why or why not?

4.        Coverage

o        Is there enough information about the topic, or do you need more?

o        Is there more information than you would find in an encyclopedia?

Appropriateness:
      Is the information written for students or experts?

      Can you understand the information?


Appeal:
      Is the site colorful, easy to read, full of graphics, and fun to use?


Conclusion
      Are you confident using this source for your research?

      Would you use this site again and recommend it to a friend to use for a school project?

      Why?

Form citation:

Monahan, Joan. “Student Evidence Analysis Form.” Teaching Internet Literacy. Yahooligans:

The Web Guide for Kids.  20 May 2003 <http://www.yahooligans.com/tg/studentsform.html>.