While you are reviewing the site, consider the following questions, the
answers to which can contribute to your final decision to add the site to
your ”must-read” list.
1.
Is it a site
that primarily publishes opinions or commentary?
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Is it a
vanity site?
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Is it a site
sponsored by a law firm or corporation?
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Is it a blog?
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Is it an
index that links to other sites and content?
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Is it a
webzine that publishes original content?
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Is it a news
media or newspaper site?
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Is it an
advocacy site?
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Is it an
e-commerce site?
What domain address does the site have (commercial, academic, government,
military, etc.)?
Is
there a privacy statement?
Does the site require registration?
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Does the
site collect basic or extensive data on users?
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Do you feel
comfortable providing such data?
Is
there a copyright notice on the site and its content?
Is
the site unique?
Is
the site always available and are the internal and external links reliable?
Does the design, organization, navigation and overall “look and feel’ of the
site indicate a professional effort?
Does the site publish original content, and if so, is it well researched,
appropriately documented, and updated regularly as necessary?
Is
the content comprehensive in terms of coverage of the respective topics,
well written and authoritative?
Is
information clearly posted throughout the site indicating the date on which
content was published/updated?
Is
the content primary or secondary?
Does the
site support an archive?
Does the
site provide an effective search engine to locate and access all the
content?
What are
the credentials of