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Evaluating Internet Web Sites

Evaluating Internet Web Sites. Adapted from a presentation created by and used with permission from Janet Lanham KY LMS. What does ‘evaluate’ mean?. e·val·u·ate e·val·u·at·ed , e·val·u·at·ing , e·val·u·ates 1. To determine or fix the value or worth of.

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Evaluating Internet Web Sites

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  1. Evaluating Internet Web Sites Adapted from a presentation created by and used with permission from Janet Lanham KY LMS

  2. What does ‘evaluate’ mean? e·val·u·ate e·val·u·at·ed, e·val·u·at·ing, e·val·u·ates 1.To determine or fix the value or worth of. 2. To examine and judge carefully; appraise. "Evaluate." Dictionary.com. Dictionary.com,2012. Web. 20 Mar. 2012.

  3. Why do we need to evaluate Web sites? We use the Internet to do research and we need to find out: • Is the information on the Web site reliable and true? • What was the author’s purpose for posting the Web site on the Internet? • Is the Web site easy and enjoyable to use? • How does it compare to other Web sites?

  4. Consider this: When you choose a book from our library, you usually compare it to several others before picking the one you like the best. What do you think about when selecting the best book for you? Now, let’s think about non-fiction books, the ones used most frequently for research.

  5. Which of these books would provide the best information for a science report?

  6. This is a fiction book and should not be used for research This would be a good choice for research on dinosaurs. Good choice for research Good choice for research

  7. We can compare Web sites too! Books about dinosaurs can be very different. We have to pick the ones that have the kind of information we need. Some books might be too hard or too easy for us to read. It’s just as important to compare Web sites to make sure we are selecting the best one for our needs.

  8. When you have found a website you think you can use ask yourself:

  9. Does the information make sense with what I already know? Is it factual ? (Remember, factual means true.)

  10. Is there enough of the information that I need?

  11. Can I tell when the Web site was updated? Is the information new enough to be reliable?

  12. Does the website look good? Do the buttons and links work correctly?

  13. Can I find the author’s name? Is there a way to contact the author if I have questions about the site?

  14. Can I contact an expert from this website ? Is the site connected to people or organizations I know and trust?

  15. Why are Web sites posted on the Internet? • To share information. • To entertain • To change our minds or convince us of something. • To connect us to people. • To sell us something. Be sure to consider the author’s purpose for posting a web site before deciding if you can trust the information on it!

  16. Remember! • Just because something is on the Internet, doesn’t mean it is true or factual! • The first Web site you find might not be the best one for you to use. • You have to evaluate and compare Web sites to find the best information for you!

  17. Double-Check ! Do not rely on just one web site for your research. Look at several web sites to compare information to help you determine if the information is factual.

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