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Link Policy

The links and pointers on this site are compiled and updated by Educator's Reference Desk partners. When choosing Internet resources for this collection, we follow eight helpful criteria.
  • Authority: Who created the site and what are their credentials?
  • Affiliation: Who provided the information? Can I link to the homepage? Is the information biased by the provider affiliation?
  • Content: Is there content or is it an advertisement? Is the information objective? Is it helpful? Is it easy to follow or navigate?
  • Purpose: Is it a personal homepage, an advocacy site, a business/marketing site, a news site, or an informational site?

  • Audience: Who is this resource geared toward; teachers, students, etc? Is the information appropriate for its intended audience?

  • Currency: How old is the information? When was the page created or last updated?

  • Comparisons: How does the information compare to other electronic and print sources? Is it accurate and well written?

  • Cost: Is the information freely accessible? Or, must the user pay a fee before viewing the content?