A Quick Student Website Checklist

WHO put this site on the web?

Is it an organization or one person?

Does the individual/group have expertise in the subject?

Is there an “All About Us” section?

Is there any contact information?

Is there an email or mailing address?

WHAT kind of a site is it? WHY is it there?

.com – a commercial site

.org – a group or organization

.edu – a school

.gov – a government

.mil – a military

.net – a network

Is the purpose to information, convince, sell, or entertain?

Is there any bias?

HOW does it look?

Does it have meaningful & useful content?

Is it age appropriate?

Is it well-written; free of grammar and spelling errors?

Is it easy to navigate?

Does it contain a bibliography?

WHEN was it last updated?

Are all of the links active?