Finding good information

WWW Harnessed!

Finding good information

Pitfalls to Avoid;Tricks!

WWW Harnessed!

Finding good information

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The ART of crap

detection…

• How recent is the information?• How recently has the website been

updated?• Is it current enough for your topic?

urrency

•What kind of information is included in the resource?• Is content of the resource primarily

opinion? Is is balanced?• Does the creator provide references or

sources for data or quotations?

eliability

• Who is the creator or author?• What are the credentials?• Who is the published or sponsor?• Are they reputable?• What is the publisher’s interest (if any) in

this information?• Are there advertisements on the website?

uthority

• Is this fact or opinion?• Is it biased?• Is the creator/author trying to sell you

something?

urposeoint of view

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