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Evaluating websites Why is it important?
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No editors, no regulation. “The Internet is like a raw data stream, an open microphone for every interest group, corporation, fan club, professional organization, or fanatic that wants to use it.” Paul Gilster, Digital Literacy
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Evaluation Criteria Authority Content Currency
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Authority Who is the author? What are the author’s qualifications? Is there any way to contact the author? http://www.martinlutherking.org/thebeast. html http://www.icdc.com/~paulwolf/cointelpro/ churchfinalreportIIIb.htm
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Content Fact or opinion? Look for bias Is the information accurate? Are references provided? http://mojo.calyx.net/~olsen/MEDICAL/POT/ajn9711.html Vitamin Advisor http://www.drweilvitaminadvisor.com/advisor/default.asp?catid=16093&aid=33696 9&aparam=drweilrosnavseptVA
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Currency When was the page written? When was the page last updated? Do you need very current information? Global Warming
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