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Evaluating Websites
Evaluating Websites
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1
I found information written by an elementary student. Is it reliable?
No
Yes
2
If you're not sure about the facts in a source, the best thing to do is:
Check another site to verify the information.
Ask a magic 8 ball if they know the true facts.
Ask your sister or brother what they think is correct.
Use it anyway. Teachers do not really care.
3
Which answer is a warning sign that a website might NOT have trustworthy information?
It is not clear who the author is
The author is an expert
The information comes from a site of a well-known newspaper
4
Everything you read online has been put there by people who know what they are talking about.
True
False
5
Why should you be careful to evaluate websites before using their information in projects?
Only experts are allowed to use and post to the internet.
Information on the internet is always correct & very useful.
Anyone can publish material of any quality on the Internet.
6
Which domains are MOST trustworthy?
.edu, .gov
.com, .biz
.net, .int
.web, .mil
7
If you find a site that lists statistics, but doesn't list the source should you use the site?
Yes
No
8
I know the author of a website is
untrustworthy
if:
the author is identified by name
the authors biography is listed
the site has spelling and grammatical errors
the author can be contacted
9
How do you know a website is current --up to date?
The author's name and the date created are included.
The date created and the date updated are included.
There is cheese all over the web address.
The date created and publisher are included.
10
The definition of publish is:
to present a finished piece of work to the public
to get a good grade
to do your homework
11
How is the ability of publishing printed material--books- unlike publishing on the internet?
Books have a lot of pictures, the internet does not.
Printed materials are not always held to a high standard.
Printed materials are done very quickly.
Printed materials have fact checkers and editors.
12
The internet has made it easy for anyone to be a writer and publisher
True
False
13
A website is full of spelling and grammar mistakes. Is it reliable?
No
Yes
14
When evaluating a website you should think about the following criteria:
The name of the restaurant the author went to last night.
Author, date, URL, publisher, content
The opinions of the author's children.
The date the author went to high school.
15
Which is an example of a URL?
#thefalconhaslanded
http://www.nascar.com
[email protected]
ottawa hills home page
16
I find a website that has not been updated since 1999. Is it current and reliable?
No
Yes
