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Evaluating the Quality of Information Found on the Internet Created by Liza Zandonella, Library Media Specialist Start With a Reliable Source Databases offer a wide variety of resources, originally in print, having passed rigorous editorial review, are referenced Websites not always active, current or updated, some of questionable quality, subject to misinformation, bias, etc. Databases geared directly toward curriculum Use Good Search Strategies Don’t guess at a URL Use search engines Watch spelling Use keywords associated with topic Syntax (quotes around phrases, etc.) Wikipedia(mania) Pros…in a perfect world User friendly Some entries written by experts in field References cited External links for more information Cons Open to informational vandalism Misinformation Propaganda / bias USE MULTIPLE SOURCES!!! Corroborate Validate Evaluate for appropriateness (does the source meet your information needs?) Critically Evaluate Authority Accuracy Objectivity Currency Authority Is there an author / contact info., “about us”, “our mission”, etc.? What are their credentials? Is author’s point of view / bias apparent? Are they affiliated with an organization, corporation or institution? http://www.rythospital.com/ What is the purpose of the website (to sell, persuade, educate, etc.)? Who is the intended audience? Who links to this page? (Google link:www.pomperaug.com) Accuracy Ask youself Where does the information come from? Are references cited? Can the information be proven, corroborated elsewhere? Is seeing believing?: http://urbanlegends.about.com/library/blshark attack.htm Objectivity Ask Yourself: Is the source biased? Obvious and not so obvious Is the site sponsored? DON”T ALWAYS TRUST A URL – (.edu/~johndoe…, http://www.martinlutherking.org/ ) What sources were used to gather information? What sites does this site link to? Selection & omission Placement Headlines and photos, camera angels: http://www.velocityassociates.net/Bushkerry.shtml Use of statistics and skewed survey questions Currency Is the information up to date? Is there a date of last revision? Are links still active? Always Credit Sources Used SITE THOSE SOURCES!!! Responsible use of information Enables you to return to the site quickly if you need more info. Adds credibility to you and your work