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Information on the web varies in quality, so it is important to take a critical look at web resources.
While a resource's quality is not always easy to determine, the five web evaluation criteria listed below can help you make an informed decision.
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Web Evaluation: overview
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Information on the web varies in quality, so it is important to take a critical look at web resources.
Five evaluation criteria
While a resource's quality is not always easy to determine, the five web evaluation criteria listed below can help you make an informed decision.
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