The Website Analysis
This assignment will offer an opportunity to review and analyze two websites that provide information and/or education about drugs. It is meant to help you understand some of the factors involved in seeking information or services, and recognize the value of thinking critically about what is offered online.
1. Go online to look for websites that provide drug information or education appropriate for college students. Decide which two sites you will review.
2. Analyze the websites using the questions listed below.
3. Write a 2-page paper elaborating your answers and identify which of the sites you would recommend to students in this class and why.
4.List the names of your websites clearly and the links so I can review them. The following are questions for you to answer in assessing the value of each of the two websites:
1. Who sponsors the site, and what is their mission? (Look in “About Us” which most sites have.) Commercial sites end in .com, nonprofits end in .org, government sites with .gov, and academic sites with .edu.
2. Content: Is it reputable, accurate, current, and interesting?
3. What are the political views, if any, of the sponsoring organization? Does the sponsoring organization advocate for any policy?
4. To what extent does the website distinguish between facts and opinions? (Do the articles identify studies or research that provide evidence?)
5. To what extent is the website age/experience appropriate for its intended or stated audience? 6. To what extent does the website include adequate information to insure visitors’ understanding of the topic?
7. Design: Is the website clear, easy to use/navigate?
8. Would you recommend this site to students in this class? Why or why not?
9. Answer all the questions for the first website, then all the questions for the second website.
10. How does evaluating a website help you to trust it?
2 websites to be analyzed for it:
