1. Website Credibility Steps for finding information on the Internet that you can trust!

2. Who is the Author? Important points to consider... Is the author an expert on this topic? Does the author have a strong bias or point of view?

3. Who is the Author? Sometimes the identity of the author is not obvious! Follow these strategies to do some detective work…

4. Who is the Author? Strategy #1: Scroll to the bottom of the web page. Top of the web page: Bottom of the web page: About ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ART EDUCATION © Copyright visual-arts-cork.com 2015 All rights reserved.

5. Who is the Author? Follow links to get to the home page or an “about the author” page. About Visual-Arts-Cork.com Introduction Launched in April 2008, visual-arts-cork.com is a completely independent online resource. We are not associated in any way with any professional artist, or arts organization. We receive no fees, commissions or associated "benefits in kind" from any outside source. Our Aim Our aim is to explain the evolution of visual art with reference to the world's greatest artists, their paintings and sculptures. Our Sources Unless otherwise stated, all articles are written by our editor Neil Collins MA LLB.

6. Who is the Author? Strategy #2: Shorten the URL (Internet address). Original web page URL: http://www.visual-arts-cork.com/prehistoric/paleolithic- art-culture.htm Home page URL: http://www.visual-arts-cork.com/

7. Who is the Author? Eliminate all parts of the address bar that follow the domain name. http://www.visual-arts-cork.com/prehistoric/paleolithic- art-culture.htm Home page URL: http://www.visual-arts-cork.com/

8. References Collins, N. (2008). Paleolithic art and culture. Retrieved from http://www.visual-arts- cork.com/prehistoric/paleolithic-art- culture.htm