Authority
Who is the author?
What organization does the author represent, if any?
Does the author list credentials?
What is the author’s educational background and their institutional affiliation?
How knowledgeable is the author on the subject matter of the site?
Is the site sponsored by an individual or group that has created other web sites?
Are sources (references) of information included?
Is an e-mail address provided to contact the author?
Scope
Are all aspects of the subject covered?
How much detail is provided in the site?
Is the web site comprehensive?
What is not included?
Is the information accurate?
How does the information compare to other sources on the same topic?
Are there any biases present, such as political or ideological?
Who are the intended users of this resource?
Presentation
Do the graphics serve a function or are they decorative?
Are links provided to similar sites?
Do the icons clearly represent what is intended?
Was the web site stable?
Does the site load quickly?
Currency
When was the web site produced?
When was it last updated or revised?
Are the links up to date and are they reliable?