Evaluating Internet Information

Why is it important to evaluate information on the Internet?

• To improve your research

• To strengthen your arguments

• To avoid relying on unreliable information

• All of the above

What should you consider when evaluating the author of a website?

• Background and experience of the author

• Whether the author is an individual or a group

• Whether the author is an expert on the subject

• All of the above

How can you find information about the author of a web page?

• Click on links like Info or About

• Search the author's name on Google

• Both A and B

• None of the above

What can indicate the motivation or bias of a web page?

• The purpose or agenda of the web page

• Whether the information is objective or subjective

• Whether the web page is backed by a group or organization

• All of the above

What type of website is most likely to provide objective information?

• Education or government sites

• Commercial sites

• Personal blogs

• None of the above

What should you consider when evaluating the evidence provided by a website?

• If the site lists quotes or links to other resources

• If the links actually work

• If the evidence is verifiable

• All of the above

Why is punctuality important when evaluating information on the Internet?

• The way people think and talk about topics changes over time

• Outdated information may no longer be accurate

• Relevant information should be up to date

• All of the above

What should you do if you can't find the author's name on a website?

• Assume the information is not reliable

• Click on links like Info or About

• Skip the website and find another source

• Google the website's URL

Which search engine is mentioned as a popular option, but not the only one?

• Google

• Bing

• Yahoo

• All of the above

What can you do to evaluate Internet sites more effectively?

• Be skeptical and consider factors that could impact the information

• Review several search results, not just the first ones

• Use the four evaluation criteria: author, motivation and bias, evidence and opportunity

• All of the above