Validating Website Content: What to Ask by Meade Reihl https://padlet.com/mpr1376/xcoz6x2l05ol en-us 2018-02-28 01:00:54 UTC 2018-02-28 01:09:52 UTC hello@padlet.com AUDIENCE mpr1376 https://padlet.com/mpr1376/xcoz6x2l05ol/wish/236219011
  • Who is the website’s intended audience? Academics? The general public? School children?
  • Does it appropriately address the target audience?
  • Is it relevant for your assignment or research?

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  • Is the author identified? If the author has chosen to remain anonymous, ask yourself 'why?'
  • Is the author a person you recognise as an expert in his field?
  • If not, is there enough information provided to establish the author’s credibility?
  • Is she qualified to write about the subject?
  • Can you find references to her elsewhere?
  • Is the author affiliated to an academic institution or credible organisation?

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  • Is it free from spelling errors?
  • Is the text well-written and grammatically correct?
  • Has the content been through an editing process or been peer reviewed?
  • Has the author included a bibliography?
  • Are the sources cited reliable and can they be verified elsewhere?
  • Are research methodologies adequately explained?

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  • Does the author present objective arguments or make it clear when he is expressing biased opinions?
  • Are other points of view explored?
  • Is it a personal website? Does it express personal opinions?
  • Is the website part of a commercial organisation, a political party or an organisation with a specific agenda? If yes, question the motives for publishing the information.
  • Does the website promote a biased viewpoint?

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  • Can you tell when the information was published?
  • Is the information up to date?
  • How frequently is the website updated?
  • Are the links up to date and working?

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