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- Relevancy/Purpose: Determine whether the main purpose of the site is to inform or to persuade (advocate for
a cause).
- Authority/Publisher: The best sites
are produced by those who have appropriate education, training, or experience to write with
authority on
a particular topic. Check site documents or external sources to find out more about the
author(s).
- Objectivity: Consider whether content
appears biased. Does the author have a "vested interest" in the topic?
Look for documentation of claims and a balanced point of view.
- Coverage: Shop around for the best
source for the information you seek. You can compare the page to others on the same topic to see which provides better
coverage.
- Currency: If you are looking for the most current information on a topic, be sure to determine when
material was
added or updated.
- Recognition: Try to determine whether the site has been recognized as exemplary, either in reviews or by others linking to it.
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