Since the mid-1990s, consumers have referred to the World Wide Web (the Web) to learn how they can improve their health, prevent disease, and learn details about specific diseases. While efforts are being made to monitor information found on the Web, they are not enough to cover every web site with health information. As a result, this evaluation instrument is for health educators and clinicians to use to evaluate the appropriateness of web sites for their clientele for further health education. Please take a few minutes to browse the site you would like to evaluate before completing the evaluation form. You may print this Evaluation Instrument from your web browser for your own personal use.

I. Web site information

Title of site:

Subject of site:

Web site address:

Whom do you think is the intended audience?


What do you think the objective is for this site?



Circle the number which you feel best represents the site: 1 = disagree, 2 = agree, 0 = not applicable (N/A). Add up the total points scored for each page at the bottom of each page.

II. Content		

						        Disagree Agree N/A
1. The purpose of the site is clearly stated or may be 	    1	   2    0   
clearly inferred.

2. The information covered does not appear to be an         1	   2    0
"infomercial" (i.e., an advertisement disguised as
health education).

3. There is no bias evident.    			    1      2    0


4. If the site is opinionated, the author discusses         1	   2    0
all sides of the issue, giving each due respect.

5. All aspects of the subject are covered adequately.       1      2    0


6. External Links are provided to fully cover the subject   1      2    0
(if not needed, circle 0).

III. Accuracy


7. The information is accurate (if not sure, circle 0).     1      2    0 


8. Sources are clearly documented.	  	     	    1	   2    0


9. The web site states that it subscribes to HON code 	    1	   2    0
principles.

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