Which of the following indicate that you have found a reliable web page? (select all that apply)
Criteria for determining the quality of a Web page
The art of how not to be fooled on the Net
OBJECTIVES
- Applying criteria to evaluate the quality of a web page
QUIZ
Fred found a web page and a quote he would like to use for his history paper. However, he can’t find the author’s name or the date on this page. What his best course of action? (one answer only)
Can you reference this web article in your research? (Select only one answer)
KEY POINTS
As Fred’s experience has shown us, it’s essential to evaluate the quality of the information you find on the web.
Before citing information from a website in your academic paper, apply the following criteria:
- Author: What is his profession? Is he/she an authority in the field? Where does he/she work?
- Website: Who owns it? What’s its purpose? Who’s the target audience?
- Publication date: Is the information up to date?
- Bibliographic references: Are there any? Are they complete and varied?
- Structure and style: Is the tone correct? Is the information arranged in a coherent manner?
Each main point has corresponding criteria. Use the template document below to assess a web page’s quality and reliability.
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