Are There Whales In Lake Michigan ? Creative mjgorman This power point may not be video taped or redistributed without permission A Seven Step Approach To Evaluating Web Page A-G Chapter E – Effectiveness For Purpose Michael Gorman 2011

Michael Gorman Presents A Mini Power Point Seven Steps To Effective Web Site Evaluation (A-G) STEP A

Introducing The ABC’s of Web Research Along with the DEFG’s

The Seven Steps To Web Site Evaluation

EFFECTIVENESS FOR PURPOSE Does the author’s motivation complement your purpose?

E. Purpose What is the purpose of the site? What is your purpose? Do they complement each other?

Purpose Of Site investigate reason for site’s existence dissect website domain (URL address) investigate site for more information sway, start movement, make money, share, educate

Your Purpose define your purpose for research keep research vision focused while evaluating personal satisfaction, assigned task at school

Complement weigh research needs with purpose of website if website is biased can it still assist in research can site assist in pre-search and further inquiry is site useful to final product required

Web Example Site Purpose Your Purpose Complement Useful

E. Purpose - Example My Purpose: Write a factual report on eggs in human diet.

E. Website 1: Eggfreebaking.com Live Link Their Purpose Money My Purpose Facts Complement? No

E. Website 2: blog.peta.org Live Link Their Purpose Save Animals My Purpose Facts Complement? No

E. Website 3: eggs.ab.ca Live Link Their Purpose Fun and Money My Purpose Facts Complement? No

E. Website 4: unitedegg.org Live Link Their Purpose Pro Egg, Money My Purpose Facts Complement? No

E. Website 5: eatwell.gov.uk Live Link Their Purpose Consumer Info My Purpose Facts Complement? Yes Although the FSA is a Government agency, it is independent, which means it works at 'arm's length' from Government because it doesn't report to a specific minister and is free to publish any advice it issues.

E. Website 6: mayoclinic.com Live Link Their Purpose Info & Presence My Purpose Facts Complement? Yes Are chicken eggs good or bad for my cholesterol?

Evaluating A Web Site A-G Michael Gorman 21centuryedtech Fort Wayne, Indiana Creative Commons: For classroom use only – Please obtain permission for professional development and teacher in-service purpose.

Are There Whales In Lake Michigan? Michael J. Gorman 21centuryedtech Fort Wayne, Indiana Johns Hopkins University, Indiana University, Western Michigan University ISTE - International Society For Technology In Education All resources available at : – Teacher Of The Year Fort Wayne Chapter USA Air Force Association Facilitator For National STEM Institute International Professional Development Co-chair Board Member Communications Chair