Web Site Evaluation Worksheet
Topic:
1.
Intimacy, Deception, Truth and Lies
Assess the source:
What is the source?
Scholarly
Internet Address (URL):
Name of institution:
http://www.entelechyjournal.com/timcole.htm
Entelechy: Mind & Culture
Commercial
Government
Non-profit organization
Educational
Network
Military
Other:
Commercial Internet provider
Is there a date of original publication or last revision?
YES
If yes, write it here: summer 2006
With the above date or lack of it, does the source still have relevance?
YES
2.
Assess the author/producer:
Author:
Tim Cole
If the site appears to be a commercial Internet provider, does the author appear to
have any affiliation with a larger institution?
YES
If you answered yes, briefly describe: DePaul University
Does the author's affiliation with this particular institution appear to bias the
information?
YES
NO
Can’t tell
Is the author the original creator of the information?
YES
Does the author list his or her:
Occupation?
YES
Years of experience?
YES
Position?
YES
Education?
YES
Other credentials?
YES
If you answered no to any of these questions, can you find a link on the page
to provide answers to these questions?
YES
NO
With the above information or lack of it, do you feel this person is qualified to write on
the given topic?
YES
If yes why? He has other publication that relate to this topic.
3.
Assess the content:
Describe the intended audience:
Individuals wanting to learn more about deception and relationships.
What is the purpose of this information?
Inform
Explain
Persuade
What is the primary thesis?
Secrecy and deceit are just as essential as truth and honesty, when it comes
matters of love and romance.
Was the information reviewed before it was “published”?
YES
NO
Can’t tell
Can you distinguish between facts and opinions?
YES
NO
Can’t tell
Are there any accompanying pieces to provide additional information such as a
bibliography?
YES
NO
4.
Assess the relationship between this source and others you have found:
Does this source provide new information?
YES
NO
Can’t tell
Does this source verify/corroborate information in other sources?
YES
NO
Can’t tell
5.
Assess support for your original ideas:
Does this work move my argument forward?
YES
NO
Can’t tell
Is this a credible source?
YES
NO
Can’t tell
Do I have to justify its use?
YES
NO
Can’t tell
6.
Overall Conclusions:
Given all the information you determined from above, is this piece of information
appropriate for your topic?
YES
NO
If yes, explain your decision and any reservations you would tell someone else using
this information.
This is a good cite to understand why people lie and deceive in
relationships.