Are There Whales In Lake Michigan ? A Seven Step Approach To Evaluating Web Page A-G Chapter G – Good Links Michael Gorman 2011 Creative mjgorman This power point may not be video taped or redistributed without permission

Michael Gorman Presents A Mini Power Point Seven Steps To Effective Web Site Evaluation (A-G) STEP A

Introducing The ABC’s of Web Research Along with the DEFG’s

The Seven Steps To Web Site Evaluation

GOOD LINKS Good links going in, good links leaving !

G. Good Links Incoming Links – Are there sites that link to the page? Outgoing Links – Does the page link out to quality sites? Working Links – Are the links in working order?

Incoming Links links from other sites pointing to page use Google to determine incoming links a large number can be a vote of confidence look to see what types of sites are linking to

Outgoing Links links leaving site and connecting to other sites do not confuse with links staying within domain links may lead to other great sites look for patterns… links may lead to biased sites determine what outgoing links say about site

Broken Links links that either go nowhere or to incorrect place a few can occur on the ever changing web a pattern may point out a site that is neglected a neglected site not good for most research

Web Example Broken Links Outgoing Links Incoming Links Link Evaluation

G. Good Links Incoming Links – Are there sites that link to the page? How? Google the site using command – link: Then place the URL

G. Links In Number of people linking to these 3 sites Apple was first with 1880 results Wikipedia was second with 198 results Topipadaccessories was last with 0 results

G. Links In Don’t just look at the numbers… but also ask Why are these sites linking in ? Who are these sites that are linking in? Is there a pattern to the types of sites linking in ?

G. Links Out Again, what is your purpose and do outgoing links support your purpose? Apple – Wide range of working links dedicated to how to use the iPad, apps, and products to buy. (Live Link)Live Link Wikipedia – Abundant number of working links going out to wide range of iPad websites and references. (Live Link)Live Link Topipadaccessories – Outgoing links are working and all seem to go to a commercial site to buy accessories (Live Link)Live Link PATTERN

G. Good Links Winning site based on links only… Apple – (Live Link)Live Link Wikipedia – (Live Link)Live Link Topipadaccessories – (Live Link)Live Link

Evaluating A Web Site A-G Michael Gorman 21centuryedtech Fort Wayne, Indiana Creative Commons: For classroom use only – Please obtain permission for professional development and teacher in-service purpose.

Are There Whales In Lake Michigan? Michael J. Gorman 21centuryedtech Fort Wayne, Indiana Johns Hopkins University, Indiana University, Western Michigan University ISTE - International Society For Technology In Education All resources available at : – Teacher Of The Year Fort Wayne Chapter USA Air Force Association Facilitator For National STEM Institute International Professional Development Co-chair Board Member Communications Chair