Thursday, May 8, 2008

Chapter 14 (Evaluating internet resources)

Chapter summary
Evaluating Internet sources of information helps you determine if they are reliable and useful. knowing how to critically evaluate Internet material not only helps you become a better student, but will help you in your work life beyond college. Use the Internet source evaluation saystem described in this chapter as a tool for assesing websites. As a reader and thinker, become an "open-minded skeptic" by considering each website's Relevancy, Reliability, Credibility and Accuracy using the following seven steps: 1. Know your purpose. 2. Double-check facts and sources. 3.Consider the source. 4. Evaluate content. 5. Determine intended audience. 6. Evaluate the writing. 7. Use what you already know.

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