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Search Smart. The WWW of searching the WWW. Evaluating the WWW. W HO put the information there? Are the credible? W HEN was the information updated? W HAT information is there? Is it thorough, accurate and helpful to my research?. Who is behind the information?.

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  1. Search Smart The WWW of searching the WWW

  2. Evaluating the WWW • WHO put the information there? Are the credible? • WHEN was the information updated? • WHAT information is there? Is it thorough, accurate and helpful to my research?

  3. Whois behind the information? This is probably the most important question to ask when researching the web. If you can’t answer this, don’t use the site.

  4. Find the Who • http://www.democrats.org/ • http://www.cdc.gov/

  5. Check the URL • .gov-- a government sponsored website—usually very reliable. • .org -- an organization sponsored website --- sometimes reliable, but watch for BIAS. Use discretion. • .edu– an educational institution sponsored website--- watch for ~ symbol which means a personal page (like a student). Use discretion. • .com – commercially sponsored site—can be reliable, but may be biased. Use discretion. • .net– a site sponsored by a network service– sometimes reliable--could be a personal page. Use discretion.

  6. Whenwas the site last updated? One of the benefits of the web is that it is constantly updated with new information. However, plenty of older sites still exist, so it pays to check dates!

  7. Find the When • http://www.wired.com/culture/lifestyle/news/2003/05/58861 • http://socialmediatoday.com/dlawrence/448330/generation-text-teens-and-cell-phones

  8. Whatinformationis on the site? Does it appear to be accurate and thorough? This usually takes a bit more detective work to figure out.

  9. Investigate the What • http://zapatopi.net/treeoctopus/

  10. Investigative Tips #1-Get a first impression: Does it look professional? #2-Consider the title of the page: What is the focus? #3-Browse the content: Read part of the site. #4-Identify the “WHO:”Are they credible? #5-Explore a little deeper: Investigate links, tabs, pictures, etc. #6-Make a judgment:Should it be used to support your research?

  11. Put Your Skills to Work • Investigate: www.bfro.net • Make a judgment and support your reason.

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