It was really interesting for me to look through all the links that talked about different websites, and what to look for to check for authenticity. There is a lot that I probably wouldn't have thought of.
I decided to do my Website Evaluation on an article posted on the Smithsonian Website. It is about the Giant Squid and it is for young children to read. Here is some of the information that I've used, by using the different web site evaluation forms:
1. This page didn't have an author, but it did include the website where it came from and information on how to get ahold of them.
2. The publisher corresponds to the site.
3. It had a date: 2007, and it's linked to the Smithsonian
4. The page looks very organized and neat. The pictures and text are easy to see and read. Children would be able to navigate this page with ease.
5. There were no external links, but I was able to redirect back to the main webpage.
6. Sources are well documented. At the bottom of the page, there was a list of the sources - they were well documented.
7. The document page was also very non-biased. I read through the materials and it was very factual.
8. This page is linked into Google - I was able to find it by posting it into the subject header.
Overall, I think that this is a good website to use for children. I think that they put it together well and that they contain information that would be valid.
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