Unit 2.1.3 Revision April 2023.pdf

WJEC GCSE DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY Reliability of online sources - You need to understand the definition of each of these keywords: Word Definition Fact Scientifically proven information. Judgement Information that is considered true but may not be completely true. Biased Information believed by...

WJEC GCSE DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY Reliability of online sources - You need to understand the definition of each of these keywords: Word Definition Fact Scientifically proven information. Judgement Information that is considered true but may not be completely true. Biased Information believed by a specific group of people who share the same interests. Plagiarism Using someone else’s work and claiming it’s your own. Recognition Crediting the original creator in your own work. Correct Ensuring information is an accurate representation of what happened. Reliable Ensure that information is from a reliable source. Accreditation Supporting information from a reliable source. Solutions to VERIFY infomation: Checking multiple sources To check whether different sources of information state the same information Using trustworthy websites Using well-known and trusted websites such as BBC News, UK Government or WJEC websites Mr Ratcliff Unit 1 Revision Summer 2023 WJEC GCSE DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY User generated sources – e.g. Wikipedia Advantages Mr Ratcliff Disadvantages Wikipedia has articles on almost any topic imaginable, with content available in multiple languages. Because anyone can contribute to Wikipedia, there is no formal system of peer review. This means that the information on Wikipedia may not always be accurate, unbiased, or up-to-date. Anyone can contribute to Wikipedia, which means that articles are constantly being updated and improved. Wikipedia is open to editing by anyone, which means that some individuals may maliciously alter content or add false information. Wikipedia is a free resource, which means that anyone with an internet connection can access it at any time. Some articles may be poorly written, inaccurate, or incomplete. Unit 1 Revision Summer 2023 WJEC GCSE DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY Reliability of online sources Exam style question Sophy has being read lots of positive reviews for a product he wishes to buy online. However, the positive reviews lack detail and there are quite a few negative reviews. Explain why this may cause Sophy to be concerned. Outline two solutions to give Sophy more confidence in her on online research into this product (6 marks) Mr Ratcliff Unit 1 Revision ANSWERS Summer 2023