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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.
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Authority: Who created the site and what are their
credentials?
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Affiliation: Who provided the information? Can I link to
the
homepage? Is the information biased by the provider affiliation?
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Content: Is there content or is it an advertisement? Is
the
information objective? Is it helpful? Is it easy to follow or navigate?
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Purpose: Is it a personal homepage, an advocacy site, a
business/marketing
site, a news site, or an informational site?
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Audience: Who is this resource geared toward; teachers,
students,
etc? Is the information appropriate for its intended audience?
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Currency: How old is the information? When was the page created
or last updated?
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Comparisons: How does the information compare to other
electronic
and print sources? Is it accurate and well written?
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Cost: Is the information freely accessible? Or, must the user
pay a fee before viewing the content?
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