Assignment 100 %%

Website Citation:

Part I: Evaluating a Website

Accuracy

Authority

Bias/ Objectivity

Currency/ Timeliness

Coverage

Is the information based on sound evidence-based research?

Who published the page? What are their credentials?

Is the information showing only one point of view?

Is there a date on the page?

Is the information complete?

Can the information on this site be verified by another source?

Is the person backed by a known organization?

What kind of company supports the information? A pharmaceutical company? A non-profit?

When was the page last updated?

Are there sources given for additional information?

Are the sources cited reliable?

Is the person affiliated with a university? Is the person a student or faculty?

Is advertising clearly marked? Can you tell if the information you are reading is an advertisement?

Do the links work?

Are there grammatical and/or spelling errors?

Can you easily find contact information for the author? Is the contact information online only or a physical location?

Do the graphics, fonts, or verbiage play to emotions?

Has there been more recent research on the subject?

Are there footnotes, bibliographies, or references so you can verify the information?

What is the domain name? Is it a personal page or supported by on organization?

Is the author using the data improperly to promote a position or product?

Part II: Drawing Conclusions

Conclusion: Overall, does the website appear to be credible? As a health professional serving as a resource person, would you recommend this site to someone looking for information on this health topic? Explain your answer.