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Website Evaluation Tips Mrs. Cushing March 2011

The ABC’s of Research. Website Evaluation Tips Mrs. Cushing March 2011. A. Author. Is the author listed ? Can you contact the author ? Is the author credible ? Is the author an authority on the subject ? (check the about page) What is the author’s intent ? (PIE). B.

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Website Evaluation Tips Mrs. Cushing March 2011

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  1. The ABC’s of Research WebsiteEvaluation Tips Mrs. Cushing March 2011

  2. A Author • Is the authorlisted? • Can you contact the author? • Is the authorcredible? • Is the author an authority on the subject? (check the about page) • Whatis the author’sintent? (PIE)

  3. B Believability • Based on yourpriorknowledge, does the information seem correct? • Does the information conflictwith information fromotherwebsites? • Is the authordemonstratingbias?

  4. C Currency • Whatis the date of the website? • How recentis the information? • Can youfind a betterexample?

  5. Websites for you to examine: • Go to websitelistedbelow. • Groups of two. • Evaluate the websitewith the ABC criteria. • Is the site real or a hoax? • Defendyourdecision. http://weblinksda.yolasite.com

  6. Evaluation Rubric Yes No • Authorisclearlylisted. • Authoris an authority. • Websiteisbelievable. • Website has recent updates.

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