Evaluating Webpage Authors

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What should you do when a webpage has a corporate author instead of a single person?

Be suspicious and evaluate the credibility of the author (correct)

Immediately trust the information on the webpage

Only consider the information on the webpage if it is from a government website

Assume the information is biased towards a particular viewpoint

What can you learn from the domain name of a website?

The website's publishing date

The type of organization hosting the website (correct)

The subject matter expertise of the author

The author's credentials

Why is it important to check the suffix of a domain name?

It indicates the website's credibility

It shows the website's publishing date

It is not always descriptive of the type of entity hosting the website (correct)

It indicates the author's educational background

What should you do if you find inconsistent information about a website's ownership?

Check the website's main purpose and reputation Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to evaluate the author's credentials?

To assess the author's expertise on the subject matter Signup and view all the answers

What tool can you use to find information about a website's ownership?

The website <a href="http://www.whois.sc/">http://www.whois.sc/</a> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key challenge of information in the modern age?

Competition for attention Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of selecting multiple sources of information?

To get a more balanced view of reality Signup and view all the answers

What role do cultural priorities play in shaping information?

They shape the type of information that is presented Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of being the first to cover a news story?

It defines the terms and context of the story Signup and view all the answers

What happens if certain ideas are never presented to you?

You cannot draw adequate conclusions Signup and view all the answers

What happens when ideas are seen as controversial?

They are heavily debated Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of evaluating a website's domain extension?

To assess the website's credibility and purpose Signup and view all the answers

What is the main criterion for evaluating the credibility of a website?

The website's author, purpose, and credentials Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Internet Archive?

To provide access to cultural artifacts and historical websites Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a .gov and .mil website?

A .gov website is for government information, while a .mil website is for military information Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to evaluate the author's credentials when researching online?

To assess the author's credibility and expertise Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the AFA e-Newsletter?

To provide a public service to those affected by Alzheimer's disease Signup and view all the answers