Website Evaluation

Is everything you read on the Internet true and accurate?

• Yes!

• No!

What is RADCAP?

• It's an amazing hubcap for the spider-mobile

• A strategy for information evaluation

• A cool baseball cap

• A rad game

"Relevancy" means

• How well does the information relate to my topic?

• A relative from out of town

• A relative from outer space

• A relative easy way to get out of doing homework

What does "Appropriateness" mean?

• Everything goes!

• Is the website up to date?

• Is my mom watching?

• Is the information suited for my age and values?

To check for detail means (check all that apply)

• Is the information fact or opinion?

• Is there evidence or proof?

• Does the website use good grammar?

• Does the website use correct spelling?

What does "currency" mean when it comes to websites? Check all that apply

• The website is up to date

• The website is colorful

• The website contains current information

• The website is run by a student

What does "Authority" mean for a website?

• The author is an expert in the field

• The author is a student

• The author is somewhat knowledgable

• The author is a know-it-all

What is a good way to know if a website is credible or unbiased?

• They sell cool stuff!

• It's so fun and entertaining!

• The information is interesting and looks right.

• The website has credible authors, is current, has reliable sources, and is based on solid research.

When it comes to the internet, it is good to doubt your doubts.

• Exactly!

• I'll believe anything I read!

False information can (check all that apply)

• Lead to false ideas

• Be dangerous

• Lead to bad grades

• Be good to pass on