Advanced Materials Technology

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Website Evaluation Checklist

Things to Think About:

• Who is responsible for the content on the site? What are his/her/their credentials? 
• Who funds the site?
• What kind of site is it?
• When was the site (or the information you are looking at) updated?
• Is there contact information to get in touch with the site author(s) - more than just an email  address?
  
• Are statements backed up with appropriate references?
• Are other (opposing) viewpoints addressed (or are there links to them), if applicable?
• What is the purpose of the site?
     o Sell?
     o Persuade?
     o Inform?
• Does the site provide links to other high quality, well known and relevant sites?
• Does the site indicate that the information provided has been reviewed by qualified individuals and/or organizations?
• Does it provide information on these people or organizations?