Elements to look at carefully:	Questions to ask yourself:	Beware of:
Author	Who is the author? What are her credentials? Is there contact information?	anonymity bad grammar misspellings
Publisher	Who is the publisher? What does the URL tell about them?	no affiliation
Purpose	What is the purpose of the web site? Does it inform, explain, or persuade?	hidden purposes bias vested interest
Accuracy	Is the information accurate? Can you verify statements of fact? Is the topic covered comprehensively?	lack of documentation vague or sweeping generalizations no date on page missing information
Objectivity	Is the information presented objectively? Are arguments and opinions supported? Are arguments presented in a fair and reasonable way? Are various viewpoints addressed?	intemperate language lack of balance inappropriate use of bold-face, italicized, and large fonts
Currency	Is the information current? Are the links current? Is the page updated regularly?	dead links outdated information no date on page