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Evaluating the Quality of Information Found on the Internet

Evaluating the Quality of Information Found on the Internet. Created by Liza Zandonella, Library Media Specialist. Start With a Reliable Source. Databases offer a wide variety of resources, originally in print, having passed rigorous editorial review, are referenced

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Evaluating the Quality of Information Found on the Internet

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  1. Evaluating the Quality of Information Found on the Internet Created by Liza Zandonella, Library Media Specialist

  2. Start With a Reliable Source • Databases offer a wide variety of resources, originally in print, having passed rigorous editorial review, are referenced • Websites not always active, current or updated, some of questionable quality, subject to misinformation, bias, etc. • Databases geared directly toward curriculum

  3. Use Good Search Strategies • Don’t guess at a URL • Use search engines • Watch spelling • Use keywords associated with topic • Syntax (quotes around phrases, etc.)

  4. Wikipedia(mania) • Pros…in a perfect world • User friendly • Some entries written by experts in field • References cited • External links for more information • Cons • Open to informational vandalism • Misinformation • Propaganda / bias

  5. USE MULTIPLE SOURCES!!! • Corroborate • Validate • Evaluate for appropriateness (does the source meet your information needs?)

  6. Critically Evaluate • Authority • Accuracy • Objectivity • Currency

  7. Authority • Is there an author / contact info., “about us”, “our mission”, etc.? • What are their credentials? • Is author’s point of view / bias apparent? • Are they affiliated with an organization, corporation or institution? • http://www.rythospital.com/ • What is the purpose of the website (to sell, persuade, educate, etc.)? • Who is the intended audience? • Who links to this page? (Google link:www.pomperaug.com)

  8. Accuracy • Ask youself • Where does the information come from? • Are references cited? • Can the information be proven, corroborated elsewhere? • Is seeing believing?: http://urbanlegends.about.com/library/blsharkattack.htm

  9. Objectivity • Ask Yourself: • Is the source biased? Obvious and not so obvious • Selection & omission • Placement • Headlines and photos, camera angels: http://www.velocityassociates.net/Bushkerry.shtml • Use of statistics and skewed survey questions • Is the site sponsored? • DON”T ALWAYS TRUST A URL – (.edu/~johndoe…, • http://www.martinlutherking.org/ ) • What sources were used to gather information? • What sites does this site link to?

  10. Currency • Is the information up to date? • Is there a date of last revision? • Are links still active?

  11. Always Credit Sources UsedSITE THOSE SOURCES!!! • Responsible use of information • Enables you to return to the site quickly if you need more info. • Adds credibility to you and your work

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