1. Evaluating the Internet

2. Thinking Critically about Information on the Internet
Distinguish between ideas and information
Assess overall quality
Look at the author’s credibility
Look for documentation
Set an example
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3. Thinking Critically about information on the Internet
Use the four modes:
Why?
What?
How?
What if?
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4. Why is this applicable to my research?
Look for the purpose
Question the intention of the source
Question the assumptions being made
Determine the connection to your research
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5. What is the message? Uncover the assumptions
Determine the intent of the source
Distinguish opinions from fact
Research other websites to and weigh the different information
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6. How can I use this information?
Test the integrity of the source
Compare this against with other sources
Compare this with what you already know
Determine how this will fit with your research
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7. What if I were to use this source?
Integrate the new information with your past research
Determine how this new information alters your work
Determine what new avenues need to be explored
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