1. Assessing information on the internet: how to know if information is good Version 1 - 20150215

2. What is a “good” information source www.swsi.tafensw.edu.au/library Just because it’s on the internet does not mean it’s true, useful or accurate.

3. Why do I need to assess websites? www.swsi.tafensw.edu.au/library Websites do not have to be checked for facts, figures, spelling, grammar or links before being made available to everyone

4. Currency www.swsi.tafensw.edu.au/library Is the information up-to-date?

5. Currency : questions to ask www.swsi.tafensw.edu.au/library When was the website created? When was it last updated? Do all the links work? Example

6. Relevance www.swsi.tafensw.edu.au/library Is this information needed for you to complete your assignment?

7. Relevance: questions to ask www.swsi.tafensw.edu.au/library Is it easy to read and find the information? Is the website designed clearly? Is it the right website for you? Example

8. Author www.swsi.tafensw.edu.au/library Who is the author?

9. Author: questions to ask www.swsi.tafensw.edu.au/library Is the author clearly identified? Is the author an expert or well respected? Is there any contact information for the author? Example

10. Accuracy www.swsi.tafensw.edu.au/library Is the information correct?

11. Accuracy: questions to ask www.swsi.tafensw.edu.au/library Are there spelling and grammar mistakes? Is there a reference list or a list of links? Can you confirm the information? Example

12. Purpose www.swsi.tafensw.edu.au/library Why was this website written?

13. Purpose: questions to ask www.swsi.tafensw.edu.au/library Is the purpose of the website clear? Is it fact or opinion? Is it biased or balanced? Is it trying to sell you something? Example

14. Remember www.swsi.tafensw.edu.au/library C – currency R – relevance A – author A – accuracy P – purpose

15. Bibliography www.swsi.tafensw.edu.au/library Aussie Educators 2014, Famous Australians. Viewed 18 February 2015, http://www.aussieeducator.org.au/reference/famousaustralians.html http://www.aussieeducator.org.au/reference/famousaustralians.html Australia 2014. Viewed 19 February 2015, http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/Australia http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/Australia Australian Biography [n.d.]. Viewed 19 February 2015, http://www.australianbiography.gov.au/ http://www.australianbiography.gov.au/ Kellyrod1970, Website Evaluation A How To Guide for Middle School Students, online video. Viewed 18 February 2015, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLZ-ne0csto https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLZ-ne0csto Ray, Michael 2014. Hugh Jackman. Viewed 19 February 2015, http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/1529072/Hugh-Jackman http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/1529072/Hugh-Jackman The Shovel 2014. Viewed 19 February 2015, http://www.theshovel.com.au/http://www.theshovel.com.au/