It is important to critically evaluate each website. You probably have already come across guidelines and suggestions that you can use to review and evaluate websites. Here are a few other links containing suggestions that will help you take a critical look.

Thinking Critically About Websites — Discusses basic issues that will help you think critically about a website. Created by the Northwest Educational Technology Consortium

Evaluating Websites — Learn to think critically about what you are viewing on the Internet. Created by Cornell University Library, this site offers clear evaluation criteria from various reputable sources.

Evaluating Web Resources — Categorizes websites using broad criteria and defines what each means. Created by the Widener University Library

Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators — Information about evaluating websites while also linking you to many other resources. This site also features a fun exercise that challenges you to evaluate specific websites.

Evaluating Web Pages — Answers basic questions about critically using websites as viable information sources. Created by the University of California, Berkeley Library