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*     Content of electronic resource: What is the scope of material covered, does it meet the demands of the curriculum and outside interests of students and others, and in so doing, the mission of Chamberlin Elementary School. 

*     Authority: Is the provider of the information listed, and if so, can it be determined if the source is an authority?   Is the site maintained by a college or university (.edu), a reputable organization (.org) or the government of the United States (.gov) or similar authority, or is the site commercial (.com). If the site claims to be objective is it?

*     Presentation: Is the site navigable or is it intimidating? Is the material arranged in some logical pattern?   Websites should contain appropriate graphics, a site map, and help links.

*     Relation to Similar works: Does the electronic source consider the subject matter it covers and its reliability.

*     Current or Obsolete: Is the web sites  “last revised” date reasonable?

*     Value: Is the site worth its hardware and maintenance costs?

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Last Updated 6/2/05