I. Accuracy--Accuracy is the disadvantage of websites. All published materials go through an editorial process and therefore are checked for reliable information.  Websites are not edited for content.

http://home.inreach.com/kumbach/velcro.html

http://www.velcro.com/kidzone.html

II. Bias--Is the information trying to convince you of an opinion?

Who owns the website?

.com--A company owned for profit. Usually trying to sell something to you. May or may not be bad websites.

Alzheimer's Disease

http://www.adagio.com/info/health_benefits/news_50.html?SID=8f671e8aa1d56383802415bbf34c8962

.org--A nonprofit company (does not make money). May try to convince you of their opinion. May or may not be bad websites.

Year-Round School

http://www.nayre.org/

.edu--A college. Usually a teacher (professor) who knows much about the topic.

http://www.birds.cornell.edu/AllAboutBirds/BirdGuide/Blue_Jay.html

.k12--A school district. May be a student report. May also be a teacher with information for his/her students.

.gov--United States Government.  Outstanding sources of information.

III. Currency--When was the last time the website was updated?

Currency is the advantage of websites over published materials as they can be updated immediately.

http://lala.essortment.com/biographyonmar_rino.htm

http://www.achievement.org/autodoc/page/ste0bio-1?rand=674