1. Reliable vs. Unreliable Web Sources
NHD 2017

2. Research There are millions of pages of information on the internet
All of the information can be easy to fine, but how do you know if that information is useful, relevant, or even if it is true?
While researching it is critical that you search for reliable sources and stay away from unreliable sources

3. Questions Why are websites created? What do we use the internet for?
Who can post information to the internet?

4. Reasons Websites are Created
To inform
To entertain
To promote
To sell
To influence
To misinform
To ridicule

5. Purpose – what is the purpose of this site or page?
Commercial (advertisement)
Informative or educational
Entertainment
Personal (journal, blog, social media)
Hoax (joke or fake)

6. Domains – what is the top-level Domain of this site?
Com – commercial business
Gov – U.S. government agencies
Edu – educational institution such as a university
Org – organizations (often nonprofits)
Net – network organizations

7. Author
Who created the site and what authority do they have on the subject?
What contact information is given for the author or sponsors?

8. Bias Bias means being in favor or against one thing, person or group
Does this site only give one side of an issue?
Does the bias impact the usefulness of the information?

9. Content Does the site seem accurate, well-written, and relevant?
Is the site up-to-date?
Do the links on the page lead to relevant information?
Are there mistakes in spelling or grammar?

10. Design Is the information presented in a clear and organized fashion?
Do ads interfere with the content?

11. Do not use:
Wikipedia
Blogs