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WEB DETECTIVES. INTRODUCTION. YOUR ASSIGNMENT: Each table will be considered one group (4). Head to the computer lab and remain with your group. Each group will be assigned one website. You must evaluate the website and decide –as a group- whether or not it is a credible (good) site or not.
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INTRODUCTION • YOUR ASSIGNMENT: • Each table will be considered one group (4). • Head to the computer lab and remain with your group. • Each group will be assigned one website. • You must evaluate the website and decide –as a group- whether or not it is a credible (good) site or not.
TASK Evaluate your group’s website on each of the following domains: Accuracy Authority Objectivity Currency Coverage Relevancy Make sure you fill out your worksheet in its entirety!
EVALUATION CRITERIA CHECKLIST
WEBSITES Group 1: http://www.havidol.com/index.php Group 2: http://www.buydehydratedwater.com/ Group 3: http://www.dhmo.org/ Group 4: http://www.furnetics.com/ Others: http://descy.50megs.com/akcj3/bmd.html
Be prepared to discuss and defend your group’s findings in 20 - 25 minutes!
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CONCLUSION • Were any of these websites credible? • How could you tell? • Were you fooled by any of them? • Why is there a need to evaluate websites?