1. Because Not everything on the internet is true
Evaluating Websites
Because Not everything on the internet is true

2. Criteria Accuracy Authority Objectivity
Can the information be verified?
Authority
Can you identify the author?
Website domain
Objectivity
Is there bias or an agenda?

3. Criteria Currency Coverage Relevancy Last updated? Links up-to-date?
Links to other sources?
Relevancy
Appropriate to your research?

4. Evaluate this Website
TheDogIsland.com

5. Evaluate this website
bls.gov

6. Evaluate this website
MartinLutherKing.org

7. Primary & Secondary Sources

8. Primary Vs. Secondary Sources of Information
Primary Source
Secondary Source
An original creation in any field – art, science, literature, technology
A first-hand (eye-witness) account of an event or time period
An analysis, report, interpretation or review of an original work
A second-hand account or retelling of an event or time period

9. Primary vs. secondary sources
Nursing Careers
Firefighting Careers
Nursing Careers
Firefighting Careers