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Website Development & Hosting

Evaluation of Web Documents

How to Interpret the Basics

Putting it all together 

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Accuracy. Ensure that your page lists the author and institution that published the page

and provides a way of contacting them.

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Authority. Ensure that your page lists the author's credentials; the domain is preferred

(.edu, .gov, .org, or .net).

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Objectivity. Ensure that your page provides accurate information with limited advertising

and is objective in presenting the information. 

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Currency. Ensure that your page is current and updated regularly (as stated on the page)

and the links (if any) are also up to date. 

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Coverage. Ensure  that  you  can  view  the  information  properly     not  limited  to  fees,

browser technology, or software requirement.

Copyright  NESIS 2002

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