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Chapter 9: Reading & Evaluating Electronic Sources Reading Across the Disciplines: College Reading and Beyond, 3/e Kathleen McWhorter © 2006 Pearson Education Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers In this chapter you will learn how to: Develop new ways of thinking and reading. Discover the purpose of Web sites. Evaluate Web sites. © 2006 Pearson Education Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers How Web Sites are Different Than Print Text A print source is linear; electronic sources are multidirectional. Electronic sources require new reading strategies: – – – – Focus on your purpose. Get used to a site’s design and layout. Pay attention to how information is organized. Use links to find the information you need. © 2006 Pearson Education Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers Get Used to the Site’s Design and Layout Discover how the site is organized. Expect the first screen to grab your attention and make a main point. Get used to the colors, flashing images, and sounds. Consider both the focus of and limitations of your learning style. © 2006 Pearson Education Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers Pay Attention to How Information is Organized Use the site map to discover what information is available and how it is organized. Consider the order in which you want to take in information. Consider writing brief notes to yourself as you explore the site. Expect shorter, less detailed sentences and paragraphs. © 2006 Pearson Education Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers Use Links to Find the Information You Need Explore remote and related links to find detailed information. As you follow links, bookmark your original site. If there are many pages, print the material and read it offline. If you lack background material, use other links to fill in the gap or search for a different Web site on the same topic. © 2006 Pearson Education Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers Types of Web Sites Informational News Advocacy Personal Commercial © 2006 Pearson Education Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers Informational Web Sites Purpose: To present facts, information, and research data. Description: May contain reports, statistical data, results of research studies, and reference materials. URL: .edu or .gov © 2006 Pearson Education Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers News Web Sites Purpose: To provide current information on local, national, and international news. Description: Often supplements print newspapers, periodicals and television news programs. URL: .com © 2006 Pearson Education Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers Advocacy Web Sites Purpose: To promote a particular cause or point of view. Description: Usually concerned with a controversial issue; often sponsored by non-profit groups. URL: .org © 2006 Pearson Education Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers Personal Web Sites Purpose: To provide information about an individual and his/her interests and accomplishments. Description: May list publications or include the individual’s resume. URL: URL will vary. It may contain a tilde (~) © 2006 Pearson Education Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers Commercial Web Sites Purpose: To promote goods or services. Description: May provide news and information related to their products. URL: .com © 2006 Pearson Education Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers Evaluating the Content of a Web Site Evaluate the: appropriateness source level of technical detail presentation completeness links © 2006 Pearson Education Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers Evaluating the Accuracy of a Web Site Check for: Author’s name and credentials Author’s contact information Information complete or in summary form Opinions represented as opinions, not facts Reference list or list of works cited © 2006 Pearson Education Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers Evaluate the Timeliness of a Web Site Check: The date on which the Web site was posted. The date when the document you are using was added to the site. The date when the site was last revised. The date when the links were last checked. © 2006 Pearson Education Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers Visit the Companion Website http://www.ablongman.com/mcwhorter © 2006 Pearson Education Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers