Transcript Website Evaluation PowerPoint

Website Evaluation
Finding Quality Web Sources
for Research
Learning Targets
Learn to evaluate websites for authority,
accuracy, currency, and objectivity.
Use WebPath Express, One Search, or
Google to locate quality web sites.
Evaluate the websites using the Website
Criteria table.
Website Evaluation Criteria
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Authority
(Who wrote this? Are they qualified?)
Accuracy
(Is this factual info?)
Currency
(Is this current info?)
Objectivity
(Is this free of bias or product promotions?)
Websites to Avoid
Commercial Sites
Some .com sites may contain good info, but be sure to evaluate
them carefully.
Personal Blogs
Biased Sites
Wikipedia **might help with quick definitions/ideas, but articles won't work
for research papers since anyone can edit them. Check references for Wikipedia
articles – they may lead to legitimate sources.
Locating Quality Sites
Web Path Express
One Search
Google
Website Evaluation Activity
Download Website Evaluation Worksheet
Use One Search, WebPath Express, or
Google to locate website related to your
topic
Evaluate website using Website Criteria
table