IntroductionIntroduction

My PowerPoint focuses on HOW to evaluate information found on theMy PowerPoint focuses on HOW to evaluate information found on the

web to determine if it is a Bogus or Non-Bogus website/webpage. Theweb to determine if it is a Bogus or Non-Bogus website/webpage. The

““know how” of evaluating information on the web is a critical tool that know how” of evaluating information on the web is a critical tool that

every teacher as well as student should be exposed too. This class every teacher as well as student should be exposed too. This class

was the first exposure that I have had on the evaluation of websites was the first exposure that I have had on the evaluation of websites

(I had no idea that “true” Bogus sites even existed). I know that many (I had no idea that “true” Bogus sites even existed). I know that many

of my colleagues are in the same boat – which is why I choose this of my colleagues are in the same boat – which is why I choose this

topic. This activity is intended to use during an inservice ½ day as an topic. This activity is intended to use during an inservice ½ day as an

introduction in the “know how” of evaluating information on the web. It introduction in the “know how” of evaluating information on the web. It

also is an introduction to the world of “Bogus” websites and how they also is an introduction to the world of “Bogus” websites and how they

can be effectively implemented into their teaching.can be effectively implemented into their teaching.

Do you know the difference Do you know the difference between a reliable website between a reliable website and an unreliable website?and an unreliable website?

Can you tell which picture is Fake Can you tell which picture is Fake and which one is Real by just and which one is Real by just

looking at them?looking at them?

Source: “Giant Grizzly Bear.” Urban Legend Photos. http://urbanlegends.about.com/

Source: “Shark Attacks Helicopter.” Urban Legend Photos. http://urbanlegends.about.com/

Evaluate Every WebPageEvaluate Every WebPage

Content Content AccuracyAccuracy ObjectivityObjectivity Timeliness Timeliness Authority Authority User FriendlinessUser Friendliness

ContentContent Does the site focus on Does the site focus on

the topic you are the topic you are seeking?seeking?

How is the organization?How is the organization? Are spelling and grammar Are spelling and grammar

correct?correct? Do the links work?Do the links work? Is there additional links; Is there additional links;

other sources (print/non-other sources (print/non-print) listed?print) listed?

Is the overall information Is the overall information informative, unique, informative, unique, perceptive?perceptive?

AccuracyAccuracy

Have you compared the information on the Have you compared the information on the site with other sources?site with other sources?

Are their citations given from credible Are their citations given from credible resources?resources?

OBJECTIVITYOBJECTIVITY

What type of site are you looking at:What type of site are you looking at:

** CommercialCommercial** GovernmentalGovernmental** ProfessionalProfessional** PersonalPersonal** AcademicAcademic

What is the author’s point of view? Do they What is the author’s point of view? Do they give information from “both sides?”give information from “both sides?”

TimelinessTimeliness

When was this site made?When was this site made?

How old is the information contained on the site?How old is the information contained on the site?

Has this site been updated on a regular basis?Has this site been updated on a regular basis?

AuthorityAuthority

Who are the authors?Who are the authors?

What type of expertise do they What type of expertise do they have on the subject/topic?have on the subject/topic?

Is their a link that provides Is their a link that provides information about the author?information about the author?

User FriendlinessUser Friendliness

Is the information on this site Is the information on this site easily accessible?easily accessible?

Can you “travel” throughout the Can you “travel” throughout the site “effortlessly” or do you site “effortlessly” or do you need a “road map” on how to need a “road map” on how to get from one place to another.get from one place to another.

Double Click On the Pictures Below Double Click On the Pictures Below And Evaluate the Websites Using And Evaluate the Websites Using the Evaluation Information Form.the Evaluation Information Form.

CitationsCitations Hock, Randolph.  Hock, Randolph.  The Extreme Searcher's Internet The Extreme Searcher's Internet

Handbook; A Guide for Handbook; A Guide for the Serious Searcher.the Serious Searcher.    Medford, NJ: CyberAge Books, 2004.Medford, NJ: CyberAge Books, 2004.

Henderson, John R. "A Guide to Critical Thinking About Henderson, John R. "A Guide to Critical Thinking About What You See on the Web."  What You See on the Web."  ICYouSee: T is for ICYouSee: T is for ThinkingThinking. 6 Feb. 2006. Library . 6 Feb. 2006. Library Webmaster Webmaster Ithaca College Library.Ithaca College Library. 29 July 2006 29 July 2006 <http://www.ithaca.edu/library/training/think.html>. <http://www.ithaca.edu/library/training/think.html>.

Pappas, Marjorie L. "Evaluating Information."  Pappas, Marjorie L. "Evaluating Information."  School School Library Media Activities Monthly.Library Media Activities Monthly.  (  (November, 2000), p. November, 2000), p. 22-26.)22-26.)