Owens Library Evaluating Web Sites Evaluating Web Sites Web sites usually don't undergo the same editing or review process as books and journals because Web publishers don't have to obtain an editor's approval. Read about Locating Author and Sponsor Information . The type of sponsoring organization often impacts the reliability of information on a Web page.
Domain names indicate types of organizations.
The site should provide information about the sponsor's street or postal address or identity. Information documenting a physical address helps to assure the reader that the organization actually exists. Click on Examples to continue. A uthority, D esign, A ccuracy, P urpose, T arget Design Look for the elements mentioned in the following questions to determine if the site is well designed. Click on Examples to continue.