Evaluating Websites
Who is the author? Check their credentials. Do they have the knowledge and authority to provide credible information? Are contact details are provided?
How current is the information? When was the site/information created. When it was last updated?
What is the author's interest in the material? Can you detect any bias and are you able to determine the purpose of the site? Are they trying to sell you something? Check the URL address to identify the type of organisation producing the document.
Is the content good quality? Does it provide links to other documents? Check the audience the information is aimed at (primary school versus university students.) What is the overall look of the website? Does it or look dated/ with spelling errors?
Useful Websites
Government Websites
Government websites can be a good source to find reports with statistical data such as Australian Bureau of Statistics.
