A note on assessing web sources.
Not all websites are created equal! Anyone can make a webpage. For academic purposes, it is important to always consider the following when using the web as part of your research:
Authority
- who made the page? Are they an expert in the knowledge that is being presented?
Appropriateness
- is the information appropriate for your assignment/research? Consider things like language, age level.
Currency
- how old is the page? Is the information itself current? When was the page last updated?
Objectivity
- is there a bias to the point of view of the page? Is it hidden or overt?
Purpose
- what is the purpose of the site? Does it inform, sell, persuade to an opinion?
