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Some Basic Stuff to Know:

Here's the REAL STUFF this rubric is about. Does the WEB site deliver data that is useful, creditable, and reliable? but. as always, if a student were doing a report on "fringe political or social groups", credibility might not be your primary concern here. Feeling brave?  Try http://www.flat-earth.org/ You've been warned!

What is the primary purpose of the WEB page or Site?

INFORM EXPLAIN INSTRUCT PERSUADE

Is the information in the site documented?

YES NO N/A

Is a Bibliography, Works Cited, or Reference section included?

YES NO N/A

Is the information balanced and objectively presented?

YES NO N/A

Is the information biased and slanted to a particular point of view?

YES NO N/A

Is it easy to distinguish fact from opinion?

YES NO N/A

Is the information in the site available off-line?

YES NO N/A

Does the site contain material likely to be considered objectionable or offensive?

YES NO N/A

Is there evidence that the information is routinely updated to maintain currency?

YES NO N/A

Most importantly, is the information in the site useful to your purpose?

YES NO N/A

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