Info lit #3 evaluating web sites - 2011 update
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The document discusses how to evaluate the quality of websites using a framework called the "3-A way": - Author: Consider who created the site and why they should be trusted. Look for contact information. - Accuracy: Check when the site was last updated and for spelling/grammar mistakes. Consider the sources of information. - Appearance: Look at distracting elements like ads, clear organization of information, illustrations, readability of font, and focus on one main subject.
Info lit #3 evaluating web sites - 2011 update
- 1. Web Site vs. Web Site: The 3-A Way to Finding the Best Web Sites! East Grand Rapids Public Schools: Information Literacy Session 3
- 2. How Many Web Sites are on the Internet? 255,000,000 77,777,777 162,000,000 12 a gazillion
- 3. Do you Think 77,777,777? WRONG! How About a Gazillion? Nope!
- 4. If You Think. 255,000,000 (255 Million) You are You are You are
- 5. RIGHT!! (yeah, you!)
- 6. 21.4 MILLION Websites added just in 2010!
- 7. Butwait! Is EVERY Web Site a GOOD , USEFUL Web Site? cnn.com kidsclick.org www.petfinder.com mel.org kidscamps.com kdl.org
- 8. The Internet is Like a Big Pile of Candy (yum!) The Internet is Like a Big Pile of Candy At First, It All Looks Good
- 9. Take a Closer Look. What Do You See?
- 10. What Makes a Good Web Site? HINT: They All Begin with the Letter A
- 11. A UTHOR Who created the site? Why should we trust the author? How can we contact the author?
- 12. Lets Take a Look at a Site Abraham Lincoln Historical Digitization Project
- 13. Heres Another Site About Abraham Lincoln: Abraham Lincoln
- 14. A ccuracy When was it last updated? Are there any spelling or grammar mistakes? Where did the information come from?
- 15. Here is a Site to Test for Accuracy: NASA Pages for Students
- 16. Do You Think This Site is As Accurate? Science Channel - Discovery
- 17. A ppearance Are there pop up ads or other distractions? Is the information clear and easy to find? Do the illustrations add to the site? Is the font easy to read? Does the site focus on one main subject?
- 18. What Do You Think of this Sites Appearance? About Polls
- 19. Now Grade this Sites Appearance: Its My Life : PBS Kids
- 20. The 3-A Way of Grading Web Sites: Author Accuracy Appearance
- 21. YOU be the Judge! Eastgrandrapids.com vs. Eastgr.org