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Website Evaluation Checklist
Adapted from http://www.lib.umd.edu/guides/webcheck.html
Overview
Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) should critically evaluate information available on the internet
related to assessment and treatment of communication disorders. The questions below are intended to
guide SLPs as they review internet search results and when determining the value of information obtained
through internet searches.
URL Address of Website:

Title of Web site
Authority:
Anyone can create and load a Web site. It is important to find out who is the author and what are the
author's qualifications or expertise, in order to determine the credibility and reliability of the information.
Who is the author of the Web site?

 I couldn't tell.
 The author is: __________________________________
What part of the URL (Web address) gave you clues about authorship?
Check all that apply:
 a company (.com)  non-profit organization (.org)
 academic institution (.edu)  country sponsored site (.uk)
 U.S. Government agency (.gov)  a personal Web page
 U.S. military site (.mil) (www.jamieoliver.com)
 network of computers (.net)  other? Please describe:
What are the qualifications of the author or group that created the site?
 The author's qualifications are: ________________________
Purpose and Content:

Determine the purpose of the Web site by looking closely at the content of the information. Some sites
provide links to information about our organization or a Mission Statement, detailing the purpose in
creating the Web site, while the purpose of others might not be obvious at first. Take the time to
thoroughly explore a Web site to determine if the information is subjective (biased or opinionated) or
objective (factual), or mixed.
What is the purpose of the Web page or site?

 a personal Web page  an advertisement or electronic commerce
 a company or organization Web site  a forum for ideas, opinions or points of
 a forum for scholarly/research information view
 a forum for educational/public service  other—explain:
information
Describe the purpose of the Web site.
What type of information does the Web site provide?

Check one:
 Balanced, objective or factual information. Are the arguments well supported?
 Biased, subjective or opinionated statements. Are the arguments well supported?
 Both objective and subjective information.
Does the Web site provide any contact information or means of communicating with the
author or Webmaster?
 No
 Yes, the site provides:
Current or Dated Information:

The currency or regularity of updating information is vital for some types of Web sites, and not so
important for others. For example, Web sites that provide historical information, such as the history of
training for SLPs, do not have to be updated as often as sites that provide news stories or research
information.
When was the Web site last revised, modified or updated?

 I couldn't tell
 It was updated on __________________
Is currency important to the type of information available on this Web site?
 Yes.
 No. Note any factors that you considered in your decision making
Is the site well-maintained?
 I couldn't tell
 Yes
 No
Design, Organization & Ease of Use:

Design, organization and ease of use are important considerations. Web sites can provide useful sources
of information. However, if Web sites are slow to load or difficult to navigate, search and read, then their
contribution and usefulness may be lost.
In your opinion, how does the Web site appear overall?

 Well designed and organized.  Difficult to read and navigate.
 Easy to read and navigate.  HELP screens are unavailable.
 HELP screens are available.  A search feature/site map is unavailable.
 A search feature/site map is available.
 Poorly designed / disorganized.
Revised 4/2018 Virginia Department of Education Adapted from www.lib.umd.edu/guides/webcheck.html

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Website Evaluation Checklist

Adapted from http://www.lib.umd.edu/guides/webcheck.html

URL Address of Website:

Who is the author of the Web site?

Purpose and Content:

What is the purpose of the Web page or site?

What type of information does the Web site provide?

Current or Dated Information:

When was the Web site last revised, modified or updated?

Design, Organization & Ease of Use:

In your opinion, how does the Web site appear overall?

Revised 4/2018 Virginia Department of Education Adapted from www.lib.umd.edu/guides/webcheck.html

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