Web Site Evaluation

As I pursed sites trying to locate anything on reading difficulties I ran across the site Reading Rockets.  This site intrigued me for several reasons.  First, I want to earn my Masters in Reading.  Second: the site is built for teachers, parents, librarians and parents and the information provided seems to be solid and well thought out.  Third:  this site offers other links that will be helpful during my teaching career.  I answered the following questions:

• Who

Has someone taken responsibility for the content of the Web site?  Yes Is information about the author or organization clearly Has stated? yes

Can you contact the company or author through a real world postal address or phone number?  Yes

• What
• What: Is emotion used as means of persuasion?  No
• Does the site clearly state the topics that it intends to address? Yes
• Does the site's information seem thorough and well organized?

Where

• .org- non-profit organizations comprised of educators, teachers, parents librarians and doctors
• domain name: Reading Rockets

When

• Site updated 2012
• All the links I tried worked fine
• the information is updated regularly

Why

Can I get the information faster off line? NO

Does the online material I'm finding suit my needs? Yes

Am I able to verify this information? Yes

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