Level 2 (Grades 9-12)

4. Assessment of Web Evaluation Skills

Part One. True/False. Place a “T” on the line if the statement is true. Place an “F” on the line if the statement is false.

_____ 1.	All sites on the Internet have editors so they are more likely to be credible Sources than printed material.
_____ 2.	When using the Internet, it is often difficult to tell from where the site Originated.
_____ 3.	All Web site authors are required to put pertinent information (author’s name, date of document, and contact information) on their pages before they are published.
_____ 4.	The difference between printed material and hypertext material is that printed Material most often has editors and publishers who search the document for mistakes and misinformation.
_____ 5.	A respected, credible site could be linked to a site with credibility problems.
_____ 6.	The World Wide Web sometimes has sites that have contradicting information.
_____ 7.	Regarding English grammar, the mechanics of writing, and research paper techniques, the World Wide Web will not have any discrepancies.
_____ 8.	There are several purposes for posting a Web site, one of which is for spreading propaganda.
_____ 9.	Advertising can be placed on any type of site.
_____10.	In order to maintain a legal Web site, the author or Webmaster is required to update that Web site annually.

Part Two. Listing.

1. List the indicators that determine a Web site’s credibility.

2. List 5 domains and define each one.

3. There are many purposes for Web sites. List at least 5.

Part Three. Application. Visit the Web site provided and answer the questions below.

Web Site: http://library.albany.edu/internet/evaluate.html

Evaluating Internet Resources

1. List the author(s) of the document.	1.	_____	_________________
2. Can the author(s) be contacted? (Circle one.)	2.	YES	NO
2A. by e-mail?	2A.	YES	NO
2B. by phone?	2B.	YES	NO
2C. by traditional mailing address	2C.	YES	NO
3. Are the authors’ credentials listed?	3.	YES	NO
4. What is the purpose of the site?	4.		________________
A. Propaganda D. Recreation
B. Advertising E. Education
C. Advocacy
5. What is the date of the document?	5.		________________
6. Where is the date placed on the document?	6.		________________
7. Has the site been updated in the last three years?	7.	YES	NO
8. Are the background and text colors easy on the eyes?	8.	YES	NO
9. Does the site use profanity?	9.	YES	NO
10. Does the site have any grammatical or spelling errors?	10.	YES	NO
11. Is this site a credible site?	11.	YES	NO

Developed by Anne Catey, Curriculum Technology Education Reform, University of Illinois. Any questions or comments should be directed to the author at acatey@hotmail.com .

Last updated on August 2, 2002.

Level 2 (Grades 9-12)

4. Assessment of Web Evaluation Skills

Test Answers

Part One.

1. F

2. T

3. F

4. T

5. T

6. T

7. F

8. T

9. T

10. F

Part Two.

1. Authority, Purpose(Content), Domain, Currency, Overall Design (May be listed in any

order.)

2. .gov – U. S. government site; .edu – accredited or reputable college or university;

.com – a commercial site that is created for a profit or to make money; .org – a non-for-profit organization; .net – a network infrastructure often used to host Web sites.

3. Propaganda, Advertising, Advocacy, Recreation, Education, Information/News

Part Three.

1. Trudi Jacobson and Laura Cohen

2. Yes; 2A-YES; 2B-NO; 2C-NO

3. YES

4. Education

5. April 1996

6. At the end of the document

7. NO

8. YES

9. NO

10. NO