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Title: Website Evaluation


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Website Evaluation
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  • Believe half of what you see and none of what you
    hear. Latin proverb, author unknown

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Is it credible?
  • While researching an assignment on the auto
    industry, Amber found this fact. She is
    considering using it in her paper.
  • Chicken feathers can be used in the production of
    automobiles.
  • TRUE or FALSE

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TRUE!
  • Strange but true. This fact was reported in
  • Martindale, D. (2000) Car parts from chickens.
    Scientific American, 282(4). 26

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When evaluating websites, ask yourself 5 easy
questions.
  • WHAT
  • WHEN
  • WHY
  • HOW
  • WHO

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WHAT
  • Is the site intended for a particular audience?
  • What is the point of providing the information?
  • If there is an issue, are both sides presented?
  • Does it provide general or comprehensive
    information?

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Dihydrogen Monoxide
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WHY
  • Is the information biased or does it push a
    specific perspective?
  • Does the site contain advertising?
  • If there are ads, is there a conflict of interest
    between them and the content?

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Dihydrogen Monoxide
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WHEN
  • Is it clear when the information was published?
  • When was it last updated?
  • If there are links to other websites, do they
    work?

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Dihydrogen Monoxide
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HOW
  • Is the site easy to navigate?
  • Are there obvious errors or typos?
  • Can factual information be verified using other
    sources?

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Dihydrogen Monoxide
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WHO
  • Is the author identified?
  • What makes him an expert?
  • Is the author with a reputable organization?
  • Can you verify the credentials or contact
    information?

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Dihydrogen Monoxide
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  • Believe half of what you see and none of what you
    hear. Latin proverb, author unknown

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So where should I go?
  • Horizon Information Portal http//pages.cms.k12.nc
    .us/neldasmith/horizon.html
  • NCwiseowl www.ncwiseowl.org
  • Public Library www.plcmc.org
  • Websites Internet public library www.ipl.org,
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