Answer all these question in two part diffenrent file. 

* Part 1: Article Evaluate

Article Evaluation Work Sheet – Find any article and apply and briefly answer the questions (if you cant not find an answer mark with N/A)

Answer the questions – be brief, some only require a yes/no/unknown answer

Article title / web site is from: ___________________________________

The Article Test Worksheet Use the following list to help you evaluate sources.  Answer the questions as appropriate, and then rank each of the 5 parts from 1 to 10 (1 = unreliable, 10 = excellent).  Add up the scores to give you an idea of whether you should you use the resource (and whether your professor would want you to!). 

1.  Currency: the timeliness of the information………………………………………………………………………..Score:

– When was the information published or posted?

– Has the information been revised or updated?

– Are the links functional?

2.  Relevance: the importance of the information for your needs…………………………………………….Score:

– Who is the intended audience?

– Is the information at an appropriate level?

– Would you be comfortable using this source for a research paper?

3.  Authority: the source of the information………………………………__________________…Score:

– Who is the author/publisher/source/sponsor?

– Are the author’s credentials or organizational affiliations given?

– What are the author’s credentials or organizational affiliations given?

– What are the author’s qualifications to write on the topic?

– Is there contact information, such as a publisher or e-mail address?

– Does the URL reveal anything about the author or source?

4.  Accuracy: the reliability, truthfulness, and correctness of the content……………Score:

– Is the information supported by evidence?

– Has the information been reviewed or refereed?

– Can you verify any of the information in another source?

– Does the language or tone seem biased and free of emotion?

– Are there spelling, grammar, or other typographical errors?

5.   Purpose: the reason the information exists……………………………………………………………Score:

– What is the purpose of the information?

– Do the authors/sponsors make their intentions or purpose clear?

– Is the information fact? opinion? propaganda?

– Does the point of view appear objective and impartial?

– Are there political, ideological, cultural, religious, institutional, or personal biases?

Total:

* Part 2: Web Site Evaluate     (Pick any Website you want)

After picking the website – Briefly Answer each question listed below.  If you can not identfy or find an answer mark it with N/A.  

Answer the questions – be brief, some only require a yes/no/unknown answer

1. Web Site Title:

2. Web URL:

3. Date Visited:

* Brief description of the contents of the site:

1. Authority with regard to topic—who is responsible for the site?

– Author of site (individual/institutional affiliation, organization

– Credentials, expertise, experience

– Contact information (name, e-mail, postal address)

URL type suggest reputable affiliation (.edu=educational institution; .org=non-profit organization; .com=commercial enterprise; .net=Internet Service Provider; .gov=governmental body; .mil=military)

2. Objectivity—is the purpose of the site clear, including any particular viewpoint?

– Statement of purpose/scope

– Intended audience

– Information presented as factual or opinion, primary or secondary in origin

– Criteria for inclusion of information

– Disclosure of sponsorship or underwriting

3. Accuracy—is the information accurate?

– Facts documented or well-researched

– Facts compare to related print or other online sources

– Links provided to quality Web resources

4. Currency—is the information current?

– Evidence of current content

– Pages date-stamped with latest update

5. Usability:—is the site well-designed and stable?

– Site organization logical and easy to maneuver

– Content readable by intended audience

– Information presented is error-free (spelling, punctuation)

– Readily identifiable link back to the institutional or organizational home page

– Site reliably accessible

– Pages loaded quickly