Website Evaluation #1 High Scoring - Writing Small Groups 
https://learningattheprimarypond.com/blog/how-to-incorporate-small-group-writing-instruction-into-your-k-2-writing-workshop/
Evaluation of Web pages and sites: Questions for the CRAAP test
CURRENCY/ TIMELINESS: When the information was published and the importance the date as it relates to the topic.
·   Is currency important for your topic? Is it a science, technology, or health-related topic?
The currency of the topic is not very important. Small group instruction has been around for a while. Teaching methods tend to come, go, and come back again.
·   When was the Web page originally published, last updated or revised?
    The web page was originally published January 21, 2017. 
·   Are all of the links on the page functional? Can you determine if there is new information on the page?
    All of the links on the page are functional. I can not see where new information has been added to this page.

REVELANCE/ COVERAGE OF THE TOPIC: The degree to which the information fulfils your information need.
·   How relevant to your topic is the information? How on-topic is it?
I wanted to find information for implementing writing small groups into my writing instruction. I found the information on the page to be very helpful and right along the lines of what I was looking to find. 
·   Can you find the same or better information in another source?
I would be able to find the same information in another source. This website is a good starting point. 
·   Is it the type of information needed? (i.e. background, detailed history, statistics, primary source)
Yes, it is the type of information needed. It was set up to answer the questions for who, what, where, when, and why writing small groups can be useful as a teaching strategy. 
·   Is there enough information or do you need to find additional information on your topic?
    There was enough information for me to use. 
 
AUTHORITY: Who is providing this information and are they a reliable source 
·   Who is responsibility for the information on the page (the author, creator, sponsor?)   
The person responsible for the information on the page is the author and creator of the web organization, Alison Ryan. 
·   Are there any author credentials given? Can you determine the author’s age, level of expertise, etc.Are they experts on the subject? “Google” the author or site sponsor’s name to find out more.
The author, Alison Ryan, is a literacy specialist and Director of Curriculum and Instruction at her school. While her credentials do not show that she is an expertise with a large organization she has worked within the field and she is a leader in her field of work. 
·   If there is a group or organization (called a corporate author) creating the page, establish the group’s authority. “Google” the name. Are they a well-known, reputable organization for this subject? Learn about the organization on their home page. Look for “About Us” on the home page.
    This page does have an About tab. When I clicked on it, I found that the author is the primary source for all information and items on the site. However, she consults with a group of others to maintain and check for accuracy. 
 
ACCURACY: The truthfulness and correctness of the information.
·   Where did the information on the page come from? Did the sponsor/author of the page create the information? If not, the original source should be cited on the page.
    The information on this page was mostly from the author. 
·   Are there cited sources or links to the original source of the information?
    There is one source cited without a link. The source cited is a book. 
·   Can you verify any of the information in other independent sources or from your own knowledge?
    I can verify the information based on my on knowledge of writing small groups. Similar information can be found in other independent sources. 
 
PURPOSE: The reason the Web page/site exists, and the point of view of the author/sponsor.
·   Is the page promoting something that might cause biases? (such as opinions, products, ideas)
    This page does sell products and is written as the authors person experiences that have worked for her and other teachers that she instructs. This could cause biases.
·   Is the information based on facts or is it opinion? If opinion, is it based upon logical
thinking? Is the author using good evidence for their opinion?
The information is all stated as an opinion. The opinions are based on logical thinking and the personal experiences of the author as a teacher and a lead instructor for teachers. 
·   What is the purpose of the Web site sponsoring this page? Is the domain for the site a .org (an organization), .edu (an educational site), .gov (a federal government site), .mil (a military site), .com (a commercial site), .net (a web-sponsoring site), .TV (a television site)… to name the most well-known domains. Other domains describe state government sites (Texas government sites: state.tx.us) and sites from other countries that use the country abbreviation as the domain.
This site is a commercial site (.com). The purpose of the site is to provide information and products.

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