Directions:
Review the following cancer website at its URL: http://www.kidcancer.com,
then answer the following questions using SPAT as your evaluation tool.

1. What is the site address?
   

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   ANSWER:
   It is http://www.kidcancer.com. Because it ends in .com it comes from a commercial source so you should not automatically trust it.

When reviewing the web page did you examine the URL (http://www.kidcancer.com) to see who is providing the site's content?

          YES      NO

1. Was there a publisher listed on the web page?
   

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   ANSWER:
   No, there was no name or company given although the site provides an ‘about’ link. When the about link is selected it gives a creation date but states some outrageous claims, such as, it is the leading place on the Internet for childhood cancer information.

When reviewing the web page did you look for an author or a supporting organization taking credit for the page?

          YES      NO

1. Who is the intended audience?
   

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   ANSWER:
   It could be for parents or for kids. The first page has only a graphic with balloon text. It is hard to tell. Briefly looking at the other pages it seems like the text is pretty basic so it might be written for children. In any means, it is an introduction site so it could be for anyone with a new interest in cancer.

When reviewing the web page did you critically review the text to see who the intended audience may be?
          YES      NO



2. Does there seem to be any bias within the text of the website?
   

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   ANSWER:
   There is no sign of bias in the text. There are some misspelled words, and that decreases the reliability of the web site.

When reviewing the web page did you critically review the text to look for objectivity or bias in the information?

          YES      NO