 As you research, you will use print, database and internet resources for information.  The print and database resources in the library (such as online.

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 As you research, you will use print, database and internet resources for information.  The print and database resources in the library (such as online encyclopedias and non-fiction books) have been reviewed by professionals to make sure the information in them is accurate.

 Internet resources, on the other hand, can be created by anyone. The information presented on these sites may not be true. Sample WebsiteSample Website  How can you decide whether or not to trust the information on a website?

Consider the following:  Date the webpage has been last updated  Is the web page trying to sell you something – what is it’s purpose?  Is the information factual, opinion, or propaganda?  Do the links all work – are they dependable?  Are there any spelling mistakes?  Does the webpage look professionally designed?  Can you tell advertisement from content?  What is the web page address? (.com.org.edu.gov)  Who is the author of the webpage? What are the author's credentials? Is there contact information?

 Website 1 Website 1  Website 2 Website 2  Website 3 Website 3  Website 4 Website 4  Website 5 Website 5 Use the handout to record what you trust – and what you don’t – about each website

 Generally more reliable or credible as a resource – they have already been checked over/reviewed before they are published  Not everything is online yet – and if it is – it may not be free (particularly scholarly material)  Check out the databases available to you from the Seneca Media Center web page

Seneca Databases  User: senecahs  Password: senecahs