Words and images available on the internet can be spun to manipulate the way you see the information. Be careful to fully evaluate any information you get for credibility.
Make sure you've looked at all the relevant criteria with these handy dandy checklists!
In today's Information Age, one can find a wealth of information on almost any topic.
The challenge is to sift through a huge amount of information and identify sources that are not only appropriate but also reliable.
Here are some myths about websites and the internet:
"I found it on the internet, so it must be true."
"All websites are professional and of the highest quality."
Unlike articles that appear in periodicals or materials that the LLRC (Library and Learning Resource Center) owns, many items appearing on the World Wide Web are not "filtered" or reviewed by editors or authorities on the subject before publication. That means anyone anywhere can put anything on the Internet.
Accuracy. If your page lists the author and institution that published the page and provides a way of contacting him/her and…
Authority. If your page lists the author's credentials and its domain is preferred (.edu, or .gov), and…
Objectivity. If your page provides accurate information with limited advertising and it is objective in presenting the information, and…
Currency. If your page is current and updated regularly (as stated on the page) and the links (if any) are also up-to-date, and…
Coverage. If you can view the information properly—not limited to fees, browser technology, or software requirement, then…
...You may have a Web page that could be of value to your research!