English 113 Assignment:  Use a search engine to identify a web site relevant to your topic.  Then, evaluate the appropriateness of the site for your research.  Answer the following questions about your site:
 

AUTHOR

• Who is the author of the piece?

• Is the author the original creator of the information?    YES        NO     CAN'T  TELL

• Does he or she list his or her occupation, years of experience, position, or education?  If so, list below:

          With this information or lack of it, do you feel this person is qualified to write on the given topic?
              YES          NO     If  yes, why?
 

LOCAL INSTITUTION OR HOME PAGE

• What institution (company, government, university, etc.) or Internet provider supports this information?

• If it is a commercial Internet provider, does the author appear to have any affiliation with a larger institution?

• If it is an institution, is it a national institution?         YES          NO

• Does the institution appear to filter the information appearing under its name?          YES          NO

• Does the author's affiliation with this particular institution appear to bias the information?

DOCUMENT INFORMATION

•      When was the is information created or last updated?

•      What appears to be the purpose for this information? (explain)

CONCLUSION
 

•      Given all the information you determined from above, is this piece of information appropriate for your topic?

•      If yes, explain your decision and any reservations you would tell someone else using this information.