Sourcing a website

WHO is the author?

Who is responsible for the content of the website? Look at the address (URL) http://www.erusd.k12.ca.us/elrancho The type of organization behind a web site can give some clues to its identity http://www.justice.gov http://www.navy.mil http://www.ucsb.edu

are open to anyone and do not give clues to the author’s identity .org .com .net .info .biz are open to anyone and do not give clues to the author’s identity

WHEREcan you find the author?

Look for links like these: HOME E WHO WE ARE OUR MISSION OUR STORY

New York City Before 9/11/2001w WHEN? New York City After 9/11/2001w

What are you getting? Information? Whose point of view? Bias? Word choice?

Tips check the perimeter (edges) for the date and author information google the author check links and sources for validity shorten the URL to get to the homepage: http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-26048324 news/magazine-26048324

Now you try it http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-26048324