Name __________________________________________

Hour_________

The 5 Ws of Website Credibility

(Evaluating if a website has True information)

Website ___________________________________________
WHO?
Who made the website?

WHAT?
What information are you
getting?

WHEN?
When was this article
posted?

WHERE?
Where is this webpage
located?

WHY?
Why would you use this site
as a source of information?

Is there an author listed?

Do they list their
credentials/expert?
Is there an about us or
contact us section?
Who is the intended
audience?

Yes

No

Are there multiple points of

view represented?
Are there opinion words?
What is the tone? Is it
serious?
Can the information be
verified through other sources?

Yes

No

Is the article current?

Has it been updated
recently?

Yes

No

Look at the URL. Is this a

personal page or site?
What is the domain (.edu.,
gov, .org, .net, com)?

Yes

No

Why was this site published?

Was it to entertain, to inform,
to explain, to persuade you to believe
their opinion, or to sell you
something?
A blog or post?

Yes

No

Look at your Yes and No columns. Would you want to use this site?

YES or NO