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Advocacy Organizations - Evaluation Checklist

To evaluate the likely usefulness of an organization and its website, look for:

> Statements of the organization's purpose, mission, vision, or policy

> Indications of the accuracy, currency and authority of the information provided

> Contact information; office and email addresses; a way to ask questions or provide feedback

> A "last revised" website revision date

> Evidence of governance or leadership, including identities, contact information, qualifications and experience of any board members, editors or other contributors

> Sources of funding or sponsorship

> Any affiliations with academic, political, religious or industry-based organizations