Dr. Alice Christie's Web Site Evaluation: CARS

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CARS: Assessing Sites for Suitability for Research or Citation in K-12 Classrooms

Credibility

Author’s credentials
Known or respected authority
Trustworthy source or host
Evidence of quality control
Organizational support
Compare Site 1 and Site 2* for CREDIBILITY (*I have incorporated Site 2 into my site for easy linking. Original source is cited.)

Accuracy

Up-to-date
Factual
Comprehensive
Complete
Compare Site Site 1 and Site 2 for ACCURACY

Reasonableness

Fair
Balanced
Objective
Reasoned
Free from bias or slanted tone
Compare Site Site 1 and Site 2 for REASONABLENESS

Supports

Sources listed
Contact information listed
Confirming information available on othr sites
Compare Site 1 and Site 2 for SUPPORTS

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