Level One: Assessment of Wellness Information

Analysis of Wellness information on the World Wide Web ************* 1. Ownership of the web page 2. Domain type (.edu, .gov., .org., .com., .net) 3. Author's credentials 4. Last update of website 5. Purpose of the website 6. World view of this topic 7. Industry ratings and certifications 8. Reliability and validity of information 9. Point of view or bias of the website 10. Peer-review process 11. Sponsoring agency for the research 12. Quality control (who can contribute) 13. Intended audience 14. Additional ads and links on the website 15. Navigational tools must be easy and connected to the purpose of the website 16. All elements of the website must be functional and in order