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the frequency of updates.
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the qualifications of the author.
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the appearance of the web page.
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the opinions of the author.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Five Criteria for Evaluating Web Pages: Accuracy, Authority, Objectivity, Currency and Coverage. Who wrote the page?
Detailed explanation-2: -Evaluating a source by authority means that you are asking: Does the author have expertise on the topic about which he/she is writing? When considering authority, ask yourself. Who is the author? Is he or she a subject expert on the topic? What are the author’s credentials?
Detailed explanation-3: -Questions to ask about the authority of a source What makes the author an “expert” in the field he or she is writing about? What are his or her qualifications? Does he or she have education or work experience in the field? Has he or she published anything else about the subject?