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Evaluating a Website: What to Look For
Authority– The author’s name, credentials (verified), contact info, website’s sponsor, copyright, & affiliations should be made available.
Purpose– Be aware of why & for whom the site was created for. Look at
vocabulary levels & topics discussed.
Currency– Find out if the page is updated or current. Strive to use the
most current information.
Objectivity– Is the site fact or opinion-based? Biased sites aren’t necessarily bad but be aware that information
can be one-sided. Facts must be
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accurate & cited.
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Support– Check If the author supports
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the information he/she uses. There
should be credible citations, & compare
the site to others with similar information.
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Evaluating a Website: What to Look For
Authority– The author’s name, credentials (verified), contact info,
website’s sponsor, copyright, & affiliations should be made available.
Purpose– Be aware of why & for whom the site was created for.
Look at vocabulary levels & topics discussed.
Currency– Find out if the page is updated or current. Strive to use
the most current information.
Objectivity– Is the site fact or opinion-based? Biased sites aren’t necesRaider Readers
sarily bad but be aware that inforPSJA North HS
mation
Library
can be one-sided. Facts must be
accurate & cited.
Support– Check If the author supports the information he/she uses.
There should be credible citations, & compare the site to others
Safe Site-Seeing on the Internet
Don’t believe everything you read or see on the internet.
Make sure you know what to look for.
Safe Site-Seeing on the Internet
Don’t believe everything you read or see on the internet.
Make sure you know what to look for.