Reporting the Results of a Website Evaluation

Content Validity Scale© (Arnone & Small, 1999)

Instructions: Rate your agreement with the following statements.

1. The source of information for this Web site is credible.

Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree

2. There is a way to contact the author of this Web site, if necessary.

Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree

3. The factual information or content of the Web site seems accurate.

Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree

4. If the Web site presents concepts or principles in its domain (e.g. science,

art), they are appropriately presented without confusing or missing information.

Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree

5. There are no typographical or spelling errors that could potentially cause

the information at this Web site to be misunderstood.

Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree

6. The content is appropriate for the intended audience.

Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree

7. The links from this site appear to be credible.

Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree

8. This Web site appears to be free of bias.

Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree

9. The information at this Web site is current enough for the type of

information it includes.

Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree

10. The links from this Web site appear current and unbiased.

Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree