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Evaluating Website Credibility: A Guide to Authority, Objectivity, and Accuracy

In a world where anyone can publish online, it's crucial to evaluate the credibility of websites. Consider the authority of the author: Who wrote it and what are their qualifications? Assess objectivity by determining if the content is fact or opinion, and check for bias. Accuracy involves verifying the information against reliable sources. Currency refers to how recently the content was published or updated. Lastly, presentation affects the perceived professionalism of the site. Understand the implications of URL types (.edu, .com, .org, .gov) to gauge reliability.

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Evaluating Website Credibility: A Guide to Authority, Objectivity, and Accuracy

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  1. “But that’s what it said on the internet!" Evaluating a website… Credible or not?

  2. Who “authors” the web? • Anyone – all it takes is a computer and internet access. • Expertise – none required. • Reviewed by…no one. No editors, either. • How often? As soon as it is written!

  3. Authority Objectivity Accuracy Currency Presentation Criteria for evaluating a website:

  4. Authority… • Who wrote it? • What are their qualifications? • Are they experts?

  5. Objectivity… • Is this fact or opinion? • Is it biased?

  6. Accuracy… • Is this true? • Where did the information come from (citations!)? • Can you verify this information somewhere else (that doesn’t cite this site)?

  7. Currency… • When was this information published to the web? • Does it meet the currency criteria for your research? • How often is it updated?

  8. Presentation… • Does it appear to be professional? • How is it organized? • Do the links work?

  9. What does URL mean? • Uniform Resource Locator • An Internet address (for example, http://www.hmco.com/trade/), usually consisting of the access protocol (http), the domain name (www.hmco.com), and optionally the path to a file or resource residing on that server (trade). (American Heritage Dictionary)

  10. URL = Address Addresses used on the web to indicate the virtual location of a web site or document.

  11. Can you tell by the address? • .edu typically represents educational institutions like www.iastate.edu. • More likely to be controlled for the quality of information and the expertise of the authors.

  12. Can you tell by the address? • .com This represents a commercial site or a business, such as www.cnn.com. • Reputable organizations are more likely to have reputable information but bias still exists.

  13. Can you tell by the address? • .org - organization or association. • Organizations represent specific causes/beliefs. • The line between .com and .org can blur (.org can also sell and profit) • www.ira.org is an example.

  14. Can you tell by the address? • .gov Represent governmental organizations like www.iowa.gov/educate • Usually accurate and professionally prepared.

  15. Can you tell by the address? • .int International - www.who.int • Content and quality varies by author and organization (of course)

  16. Can you tell by the address? • .mil • The United States military - www.navy.mil • No slant or bias here

  17. Why can’t I just google? • Miss important web resources that do not appear on free web search engines. • Not all sites are accurate. • Sites may be interpretations of research but not research based. • You will get only what you ask for not everything you need to look for.

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