11. Evaluating the WWWWHO put the information there and how do
I know they are credible?WHEN was the information updated?WHAT
information is there? Is it thorough, accurate and helpful to my
research?
12. Who is behind the information?Identify their CREDIBILITY
and AUTHORITY on the topic at hand.If you cant answer this, dont
use the site.TIPS: Look for About or About Us or a link to author
information. Dig deeper and look for BIAS with Our Mission or
similar links.
13. Find the Who http://fairview.org/ http://www.cdc.gov/ How
are these sites alike? How are they different?
14. Check the URL.gov-- a government sponsored websiteusually
very reliable. .org -- an organization sponsored website ---
sometimes reliable, but watch for BIAS. Use discretion. .edu an
educational institution sponsored website--- watch for a ~ symbol
which means a personal page (like a student). Use discretion. .com
commercially sponsored sitecan be reliable, but may be biased. Use
discretion..net a site sponsored by a network service sometimes
reliable--could be a personal page. Use discretion.
15. Whenwas the site last updated? One of the benefits of the
web is that it is constantly updated with new information. Make
sure you are getting the latest!
16. Find the When http://www.wired.com/culture/lifestyle/ne
ws/2003/05/58861 http://socialmediatoday.com/dlawrence/
448330/generation-text-teens-and-cell- phonesWhy does it matter in
this case?
17. Whatinformation is on the site? Does it appear to be
accurate and thorough? Does it support your research? This usually
takes some detective work to figure out.
18. Investigate the Whathttp://zapatopi.net/treeoctopus/
19. WHAT Investigative Tips it look#1-Get a first impression:
Doesprofessional?#2-Consider the title of the page: What is
thefocus?#3-Browse the content: Read part of the site.#4-Identify
the WHOAre they credible?#5-Explore a little deeper: Investigate
links, tabs,pictures, etc.#6-Make a judgment: Should it be used to
support
20. Put Your Skills to Work www.bfro.netInvestigate the WHO,
WHEN and WHAT.Make a judgment and support your reason.
24. Search Tips: Things to DO Combine specific key words Lady
Gaga Influence Lady Gaga Impact Lady Gaga Teenagers Influence
25. Search Tips: Things to DOPreview before clicking! The URL
(who) The Summary (what)
26. Search Tips: Things to DOUse quotations to find
exactphrasesinfluence of Lady Gagacontributions of Lady Gaga
27. Search Tips: Things to DOUSE Advanced SearchAllows you to
searchonly for specificdomains (like.edu, .gov, etc) andmany other
ways tocontrol your Googleresults.
28. Your Turn!Brainstorm on some search queries foryour
research topic. Try each tip at leastonce. Combine specific search
terms Ex: lady gaga contributions society Use direct quotations Ex:
lady gagas influence Use Google Advanced Search Search for .edu,
.gov, etc.