Transcript WEBSITE EVALUATION Think critically about the information

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As you research, you will use print, database
and internet resources for information.
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The print and database resources in the
library (such as online encyclopedias and
non-fiction books) have been reviewed by
professionals to make sure the information in
them is accurate.
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Internet resources, on the other hand, can be
created by anyone. The information
presented on these sites may not be true.
Sample Website
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How can you decide whether or not to trust
the information on a website?
Consider the following:
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Date the webpage has been last updated
Is the web page trying to sell you something – what is
it’s purpose?
Is the information factual, opinion, or propaganda?
Do the links all work – are they dependable?
Are there any spelling mistakes?
Does the webpage look professionally designed?
Can you tell advertisement from content?
What is the web page address? (.com .org .edu .gov)
Who is the author of the webpage? What are the
author's credentials? Is there contact information?
Use the handout to record what you trust – and what you don’t – about each website
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Website 1
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Website 2
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Website 3
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Website 4
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Website 5
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Generally more reliable or credible as a resource –
they have already been checked over/reviewed
before they are published
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Not everything is online yet – and if it is – it may not
be free (particularly scholarly material)
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Check out the databases available to you from the
Seneca Media Center web page
Seneca Databases
User: senecahs
Password: senecahs
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