Discussion: Evaluating Websites

Discussion: Evaluating Websites
Part of being a professional is having the ability to critically appraise information and utilize scholarly sources (books, peer-reviewed journals, .edu and .gov websites, and occasionally professional organizations). Because the Internet is a source of all types of information, it is important to understand that not all the information is credible. This assignment will review the necessary criteria for evaluating a website. This assignment is important because the student will use these criteria throughout the program. After reviewing the “Suggestions for Validating Internet Sources” on page 14 (Blais & Hayes, 2016), select a website that contains information for the public about a health-related topic. Then evaluate the website using the criteria.
Use the following headings:

Introduction (all headings bold)
An introduction typically begins with a few general statements (three to five) about the topic, followed by a purpose. An example of a purpose statement is: “The purpose of this discussion is to select a website that presents information on a health-related topic.” Next, the website will be evaluated using the criteria of purpose, author, functionality, accuracy, currency, objectivity, and coverage. Remember, paragraphs have at least three to five substantive statements. A good introduction should stand on its own. In other words, the reader should be able to read the introduction and fully understand what is in the paper.

Purpose & Author
Here, describe what the readings say about these two topics. Remember, a paragraph has at least three to five substantive statements.
Functionality & Accuracy
Here, describe what the readings say about these two topics. Remember, a paragraph has at least three to five substantive statements.

Currency, Objectivity, & Coverage
Here, describe what the readings say about these two topics. Remember, a paragraph has at least three to five substantive statements.

Conclusion
A good conclusion typically does not contain any references but is a summary of the major points in the paper. A good conclusion should stand on its own. In other words, the reader should be able to read the conclusion and have a good idea of what the paper was about.

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