Using the World Wide Web |
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Remember these five points as you review a web site: |
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1. Accuracy |
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2. Currency |
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On what date was the page created? Has the site been updated recently? Do links on the site still connect to their destination? |
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3. Authority |
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Who is the author? What expertise does s/he have on this topic? Who sponsors the site? Check the domain name to see if it is a university, business, organization, or an individual. |
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4. Objectivity |
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What is the stated purpose of the site? Check the "About..." link if there is one. What position or opinion is presented and does it seem biased? What kind of sites does this one link to? |
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5. Coverage |
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How well is the information covered? Does the content have unique value? Are there credible supporting links or sources cited? |
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Evaluating What You Find |
Does the information presented seem accurate and free of grammatical mistakes? Are the facts cited so they can be verified? Is it possible to contact someone responsible for the website? |