When doing research
on the World Wide Web, you should keep in mind that just about
anyone can create a Web site. Not all of the information you
find on the Web comes from reliable sources. For this reason,
you need to know how to evaluate the sites you visit. By knowing
how to evaluate Web sites, you will have a better idea about
how reliable the source of your information is. Then, you will
be able to find accurate information that will be most helpful
to your project. The following Web site links give you advice
and helpful tips on how to decide whether or not the site is
a good source for you to use.
Homework
Center -- Evaluating Web Sites
Here are some tips for making sure that the sites you're
using provide accurate, worthwhile information.
UCLA
College Library -- Thinking Critically about the World Wide Web
The World Wide Web has a lot to offer, but not all sources
are equally valuable or reliable.
World
Wide Web Page Evaluation Form
This page provides you with questions to guide you as you
evaluate a Web site.
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