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1 Website Evaluation Finding Quality Web Sources for Research

2 Learning Targets Learn to evaluate websites for authority, accuracy, currency, and objectivity. Use WebPath Express, One Search, or Google to locate quality web sites. Evaluate the websites using the Website Criteria table.

3 Website Evaluation Criteria Funny Website Evaluation Video Funny Website Evaluation Video Funny Website Evaluation VideoAuthority (Who wrote this? Are they qualified?) Accuracy (Is this factual info?) Currency (Is this current info?) Objectivity (Is this free of bias or product promotions?)

4 Websites to Avoid Commercial Sites Some.com sites may contain good info, but be sure to evaluate them carefully. Some.com sites may contain good info, but be sure to evaluate them carefully. Personal Blogs Biased Sites Wikipedia ** might help with quick definitions/ideas, but articles won't work for research papers since anyone can edit them. Check references for Wikipedia articles – they may lead to legitimate sources.

5 Locating Quality Sites Web Path Express Web Path Express One Search One Search Google

6 Website Evaluation Activity Download Website Evaluation Worksheet Use One Search, WebPath Express, or Google to locate website related to your topic Evaluate website using Website Criteria table


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