How to evaluate what you find

How can I tell if this web page is any good?

Anyone with access to a server can put material on the web; there are no controls on what people choose to write. As a result, web pages should be viewed with even more caution than most print material. In particular you should look for:

• Who is responsible for the site - is there a name and contact address?
• What is the rationale for the site - is it endorsing a particular viewpoint to the exclusion of other views?
• Is there a list or bibliography of corroborative evidence?
• Is there a date when the site was last updated - how long ago did this happen?
• Does the site seem to be permanent or part of a permanent organisation?