Ideally this exercise should be done in a classroom in small groups, so you can discuss your thoughts on how to evaluate the sample Web sites based on Authority Date Intendend Audience Purpose Authority You should be able to find the name of the organization or author quickly and feel confident that the information is from a reliable, noteworthy source. Look at the first document posted on this electronic journal and answer the questions below.
Date Look for the date the Web page was published.
The more current the date, the more likely the information will be useful to you. One of the major reasons people use the Web for research is because it is current and accessible. Look at this document and answer the questions below. Intended Audience Writers' craft their content depending on who they consider to be their target readers. Look at this site and answer the questions below.