Table 2 Website evaluation checklist.

Design

Do the photos and colour choices look professional?

Is the website nicely organized and easy to navigate?

Are there any obvious spelling errors or typos?

Is the layout consistent from page to page?

Authority

Is the author/creator of the website clearly identified?

Is the author of the website an expert in their field?

Is there a way to contact the author by phone, mail or e-mail?

Content

Does the website say when it was created?

Does the website say when it was last updated?

Can you confirm that the information is correct by doing a Google search?

Are the links relevant to the subject? In other words, do the links take you somewhere that makes sense if you click on them?

Purpose

Is the website trying to educate you with real information?

Is the author trying to sell you something?

Do you think the author has intentionally left out any important information that could help you decide if it’s real or fake?