| Evaluating Websites
Thinking Critically about WWW Resources
http://www.library.ucla.edu/libraries/college/help/critical/index.htm
The World Wide Web has a lot to offer, but not all sources are equally valuable
or reliable. Here are some points to consider. For additional points regarding
Web sites for subject disciplines, see Thinking
Critically about Discipline-Based World Wide Web Resources.
How to Tell if You are Looking at a Great Web Site
http://www.ala.org/parentspage/greatsites/criteria.html
The Web is a lot like a flea market: there’s a vast selection of
sites to choose from but not a lot of order to it. Some sites are
offered by reputable “dealers” and some from individuals who want to
show off their personal favorite items. Sometimes it’s hard to tell
what’s a hidden treasure, what’s worth taking a look at, and
what’s a waste of time.
How to Evaluate Information on the Web
http://www.libraries.psu.edu/crsweb/infolit/andyou/mod6/eval.htm
This site provides a list of questions to ask yourself when
evaluating the credibility and reliability of information that you find
on the web.
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