30 Questions
What is a major difference between traditional print publications and online resources?
Lack of central control and peer review
What is one reason why it can be difficult to evaluate the reliability of a website?
Due to the lack of peer review and editor verification
What is one of the potential drawbacks of using the Internet for research?
It may not be the most appropriate source for the research
What should students be able to do after this lesson?
Evaluate website domains and apply initial criteria for evaluating a website
What are some possible issues with the content on some websites?
It may be incomplete or biased
How many hours are allocated for this lesson in the total learning time?
9 hours
What is a limitation of the Internet in terms of information availability?
It does not usually provide access to current books and texts
Why may traditional resources be more effective than the Internet in some cases?
Traditional resources may provide quicker results
What types of information can be found on the Internet?
A wide variety of information, including advertising, news, and articles
Why is it important to use the most appropriate information tool?
Because using the most appropriate tool saves time and provides better results
What is a characteristic of the Internet environment?
It is primarily a text environment
When may the Internet be used to supplement information?
When traditional resources are insufficient
What is the primary importance of determining the type of resource you are viewing?
To understand any underlying biases of the source
Why are government sites considered reliable sources of information?
Because they are maintained by the government
What is the typical domain name of government sites?
.gov
What type of information can be found on government sites?
Laws, statistics, health information, and timely information on issues concerning all citizens
Why are some state or county sites adopting the domain .us?
Because it is an exception to the .gov domain rule
What should you look for when determining if a website has a bias?
The identification of the author's bias
What is a potential issue with organizations publishing information on their websites?
They may only publish information that supports their point of view
What should you be aware of when looking at a personal website?
The author's bias and strong opinions
What is a sign that a website may be an advertisement disguised as information?
The source of the site
What is a characteristic of a website that is based on verifiable facts?
The presence of bibliographies and references
What is a sign that a website is using misleading or deceptive arguments?
The use of categorical statements
What is a common result of jumping into a website at any point?
Viewing information out-of-context
What should you do if you notice minor spelling and grammatical inconsistencies on a website?
Only overlook them if the designer's native language is not English
Why is it important to verify questionable facts and statistics with a reputable print source?
To avoid dependence on a single source of information
What can help you identify obvious gaps or omissions in the coverage of a topic on a website?
Comparing the website with another on the same topic
What should you do when evaluating the reliability of a website?
Read the surrounding text and understand the purpose of the information
What is a characteristic of a website with lack of quality control?
Spelling and grammatical errors
Test your ability to evaluate website domains, recognize biases, and examine websites for reliability, validity, and accuracy. Learn to identify prejudice, deception, and manipulation in online sources.
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