Material we find "for free" on the Web can vary widely in quality and reliability. It is up to the user to read and cite carefully, especially when using this material for assignments or coursework. Here are useful sites for evaluating Web materials.

Evaluation Criteria

T is for Thinking

Thinking Critically About World-Wide Web Resources

Evaluating Internet Research Sources

Evaluating Quality on the Net
Article by Hope N. Tillman, Director of Libraries, Babson College, Babson Park, MA

Tips for Evaluating a Source