The document provides guidance for critically appraising websites. It outlines key areas to evaluate such as authority, purpose, coverage, currency, objectivity, and accuracy. Authority refers to the qualifications of those responsible for the site. Purpose indicates what the site aims to present. Coverage assesses how extensively the topic is addressed. Currency considers how up-to-date the information and updates are. Objectivity determines if bias is present. Accuracy examines if standards are used to verify the information provided.
The document provides guidance for critically appraising websites. It outlines key areas to evaluate such as authority, purpose, coverage, currency, objectivity, and accuracy. Authority refers to the qualifications of those responsible for the site. Purpose indicates what the site aims to present. Coverage assesses how extensively the topic is addressed. Currency considers how up-to-date the information and updates are. Objectivity determines if bias is present. Accuracy examines if standards are used to verify the information provided.
The document provides guidance for critically appraising websites. It outlines key areas to evaluate such as authority, purpose, coverage, currency, objectivity, and accuracy. Authority refers to the qualifications of those responsible for the site. Purpose indicates what the site aims to present. Coverage assesses how extensively the topic is addressed. Currency considers how up-to-date the information and updates are. Objectivity determines if bias is present. Accuracy examines if standards are used to verify the information provided.
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