Here’s what you need to do in the computer lab: Myth Busting Select an Urban Myth or Legend, either one we discussed in class or one you find independently. Make a prediction about the validity or truth of the Urban Legend. Locate three sources that validate or invalidate the premise of the myth. For each source complete the table below. Draw a conclusion based on the research you conducted and evidence you collected.

Prediction: What and Why Source #1Source #2Source #3 Who: Who is the Author? Do they have credibility? How do you know? Can you contact them? What: What is the purpose of the content? Does the source have credibility and credential? Is it objective? When: When was it published or created, and or updated? Where: Where does the information come from? Is there a sponsor? What is the purpose? Why: Why should I use this source? Conclusion: What does my research support? Name ___________________ Prediction: What and Why Source #1Source #2Source #3 Who: Who is the Author? Do they have credibility? How do you know? Can you contact them? What: What is the purpose of the content? Does the source have credibility and credential? Is it objective? When: When was it published or created, and or updated? Where: Where does the information come from? Is there a sponsor? What is the purpose? Why: Why should I use this source? Conclusion: What does my research support? Myth BustingDate: Objective: Evaluate Evidence

The Five W’s of Web Site Evaluation Who  Who is the author? Credibility? Contact Information? What  Purpose, Credential, Objective When  When Published? Updated? Where  Source? Is there a sponsor? Why  Why should I use this source?

Where can I go to validate the information? Credible journals (New England Journal of Medicine, Science, National Geographic) Information and publications from universities and teaching institutions.edu,.gov,.net websites Credible periodicals (New York Times, Wall Street Journal) not tabloids or advertisements! Other ideas??