Evaluating Web Resources

Introduction

Types of Resources

Evaluating Web Resources

1. Check the URL
2. Scan the page
3. Quality Indications
4. Overall

 

OK, This is a great place to take a quick stretch break, so stand up, get a drink of water and relax for 2 or 3 minutes.

OK, Feel better?

So, as the last question on that short quiz pointed out, there are no special requirements for posting information on the internet. That means that there is no established method for reviewing the information that is out there; it is up to you to choose the best information.

Here's a quick example:

1. Click on the following link --> DHMO.org
2. Look around that page for a few minutes.
3. Answer the following question: "Should we ban DHMO?"
4. Go to the next page
 

 

 

This tutorial was created by Aaron Fried, contact frieda@cortland.edu with comments. ©2004, Aaron Fried