Evaluating an Internet Site one page version

1. Domain Ending. Score: _____	3pts. = Best possible domain ending for the information 2pts. = OK domain ending 0pts. = Inappropriate domain ending
2. Authorship. Score: _____	4 pts. = Author or Company name given AND evidence of expertise 2 pts. = Name only 0 pts. = No author, or obviously not an expert
3. Documentation. Score: _____	3pts. = Includes well-documented references/bibliography 2pts. = Some references 0pts. = No references or bibliography.
4. Presentation. Score: _____	3pts. = Easy to navigate. Neat. Professional looking. Good quality graphics 2pts = Good, but one or two things could be better 0pts. = Difficult, sloppy, unprofessional, rude, or "gushy"
5. Credibility of Homepage. Score: _____	Examine the index page of a database or the home page of a website. 3pts. = Credible, appropriate, professional. Real organizations and people who give contact information. 1pt. = Seems credible 0pts. = Inappropriate. Reject hype and flashiness.
6. Content. Score: _____	4pts. = Facts presented clearly with excellent use of language. Doesn't use technical jargon to impress 2pts. = Good content, but some things could be better 0pts. = Personal experiences only, or poor spelling/grammar, too much slang or crude/rude/lewd language.
7. Date. Score: _____	2pts. = Timely date 0pts. = Too old or don't know the date
8. Advertising. Score: _____	3pts. = Information only, with high quality sponsors or no advertising 1pt. = Sells a product by informing. Has quality sponsorship 0pts. = Flashy, hyped-up sponsorship or any slander/put down

Total: ____      21-25 pts = Excellent
16-20 pts = Very Good
11-15 pts = Proceed with Caution
0-10 pts = Do Not Use