Questions to ask.

WEB SITE: www.ecb.int/index.html European Central Bank site

1. What is the scope of the site.
1. Included in the site is press releases, calendars, publications, and links to Central European banks. Well organized site, with 2 levels of navigation and is easy to navigate.
2. Who are the sites authors? (person, institution)
2. Author is not stated but is affiliated with the European Central bank.
3. What category does the site fit in (what type of information are you getting from that site)?
3. Site has archival documents and has periodicals in it.
4. What is its focus: American, non-Western, etc., time-period or general
4. Focus on current European banking.
5. Rate the information contained in the site:
5. facts are accurate and current, although no criteria is mentioned. Appears to be well researched and put together.
6. Rate the site:
6. It is stable, updated daily, and no awards are listed.
7. How does this site relate to the course you are currently taking?  How helpful/not helpful is it?  Would you recommend it to other students?
7. Relates well to monetary issues in History 343 current event projects. It is very helpful for that and is recommended.
8. Write a brief narrative summary of the site.  What courses and kinds of research would this site be most useful for?
8. Site is a good source of info for banking in Europe. The site may be able to be used in economic classes as well as history classes pertaining to Europe.