How do you know if the information on a website can be trusted?
The Internet has a lot of information...some of it is good and some of it is bad. Here are some things to look for when evaluating a website:
- 1. Accuracy
- Is the information reliable? Are the links accurate? Sources cited? Information believable?
- 2. Authority
- Who is the author of the site? What are his/her qualifications? Is the site sponsored by an organization? Is the organization reputable or legitimate?
- 3. Objectivity
- Does the information reveal a bias? What is the point of view of the author? Is the information trying to sway you? Do the links also reflect a bias?
- 4. Currency
- When was the site last updated? Is the information kept up to date? Is the publication date indicated? Are the links up to date?
- 5. Coverage
- How is the information presented? Heavy use of graphics, text, statistics? Topic coverage cursory or in-depth?
Use the website topics below to practice evaluation:
Aluminum Foil Deflector Beanies
Boilerplate: Mechanical Marvel of the 19th Century
California's Velcro Crop Under Challenge
Case Analysis of a Historic Killer Tornado
Feline Reactions to Bearded Men
MoonBeam Enterprises and Lunar Travel Agency
History of the Fisher-Price Airplane
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