Web Site Evaluation Tools and Activities
Since basically anyone, anywhere can publish information on the internet, how do you know that the information you find there is true? How can you be sure that you are not being persuaded by someone's personal agenda and bias? Learn how to find good information by using dependable sources such as collections from libraries or educational sites (Subject Directories). Then start by asking yourself the right questions: Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How?
Use the links below to assist you in learning to evaluate web resources. Choose an activity below to develop and test your skills.
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Web Quests, Lessons, Activities |
Web Validity Evaluation Resources |
| Critical Evaluation of a Web Page Lesson Plan Grades 6-8 -- Kathy Schrock Internet Detective Agency -- WebQuest It's About Trust - WebQuest Evaluating Web Sites A web quest for 9-12 |
Kathy Schrock's ABC's of Web Site Evaluation Handout, links, etc Five criteria for evaluating Web pages 5ws Poster/Handout- Schrock The Quality Information Checklist Evaluating Web Sites, UM Libraries -- higher ed Fact or Folly - For Teachers Introduction Evaluating Web Pages Techniques to Apply & Questions to Ask 2Learn.ca Evaluating Internet Sites - WWW.2Learn.ca Oak Harbor, Washington INFORMATION SKILLS |
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