© 2005 Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy Evaluating information on the Web: How have college students learned to evaluate Internet information? Nearly 60% of all college students surveyed have received library training in evaluating traditional resources, which came most frequently from high school teachers Nearly 60% of all college students surveyed have received library training in evaluating traditional resources, which came most frequently from high school teachers “…about 30% of university students have received training in evaluating sources on the Internet, leaving a surprising two-thirds of students untrained and presumably inventing their own criteria of evaluation.” “…about 30% of university students have received training in evaluating sources on the Internet, leaving a surprising two-thirds of students untrained and presumably inventing their own criteria of evaluation.” Investigating the practices of student researchers: patterns of use and criteria for use of internet and library sources Computers and Composition, Vol. 17, No. 3. (December 2000), pp Source:

© 2005 Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy Access, access, access Access, access, access –“source is easy to understand” (1) –“source is easy to find” (2) –“source is available” (3) “When students seem to use sources without discrimination, they are probably using what is most accessible… (no real search is required)” “When students seem to use sources without discrimination, they are probably using what is most accessible… (no real search is required)” Investigating the practices of student researchers: patterns of use and criteria for use of internet and library sources Computers and Composition, Vol. 17, No. 3. (December 2000), pp Source: Evaluating information on the Web: What makes a source most desirable to college students?

© 2005 Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy …up-to-date or recently published information (8) …up-to-date or recently published information (8) …the use of external support, particularly from primary sources (11) …the use of external support, particularly from primary sources (11) …the reputation of the publication (5), the author (17), and the publisher (22) …the reputation of the publication (5), the author (17), and the publisher (22) Investigating the practices of student researchers: patterns of use and criteria for use of internet and library sources Computers and Composition, Vol. 17, No. 3. (December 2000), pp Source: Evaluating information on the Web: What makes a source most desirable to college students?