2201 Website Evaluation

I chose to look at a site dealing with teaching students who have Dyslexia. The cite a chose is http://www.dyslexiavictoriaonline.com/howtecanacdy.html

Who:


 Has someone take responsibility of the content of this Web site? Yes someone has taken responsibility of this site.

Is information about the author or organization clearly stated? Yes they even posted their phone number directly at the bottom of the article.

Can you contact the author or company through a real world postal address or phone number? Yes both are listed on the site.

What:


Is the information biased in any way? The only way I think the information may be biased is in the way they feel is best to teach students with Dyslexia because others may feel it is better to teach in a different way.

Does the site"s information seem thorough and well organized? Yes in my opinion it does.

Does the site clearly state the topics that it intends to address? Yes it does.

When:


Is it important that the information you are looking for be absolutely current? Yes to a degree, it needs to be recent studies not anything from further back then two years.

Is a reference date provided to show when the material was put online, or when it was last updated? Yes at the bottom of the page.

Do the links work? Yes.

Why:

Can I get the information faster offline? No I can not.

Does the online material I'm finding suit my needs? Yes they do.

Am I able to verify this information? Yes.

Sources:


NA. (2011). How teachers can accommodate the dyslexic student. Retrieved from http://www.dyslexiavictoriaonline.com/howtecanacdy.html