1. Evaluating Internet Resources
The 5 W’s and 1 H

2. Moon Landing – Real or Fake?

3. HOW DO YOU JUDGE THE INFORMATION?
THE INTERNET
Good Information
Also filled with
- Opinions
- Misconceptions
- Inaccurate information
HOW DO YOU JUDGE THE INFORMATION?

4. 5 W’s & 1 H
Who?
What?
Where?
When?
Why?
How?

5. Consider WHO is responsible for the website
Who wrote the page and are they an expert?
Can you contact the publisher of the site?
Who is the sponsor of the site?
Can you find out more about the author?

6. Consider WHAT is the content/subject matter
Does the content appear to be accurate? Error free?
Is the information presented in an objective manner?
Is there real in-depth information or is it limited?

7. Consider WHAT is the content/subject matter
Do the links support the content and are they appropriate?
Does the content have educational or informational value?
Does this information differ from other sites?

8. Consider WHERE the website resides
What type of domain is it? .com, .net, .org, .gov
Is it a personal page with a name in the web address?
Where does the information come from?
Where can I find out more information about the sponsor of the site?

9. Consider WHEN the website was last updated
Is the information current?
Does the site provide information on when it was last updated?
Does a current date matter?

10. Consider HOW the main page looks and functions
Is the page easy to understand and use?
Is the page well organized?
Does the page load in a reasonable amount of time?
Do all the links work?
Is the page free from excessive
amounts of advertising?

11. Consider WHY the website exists
Is the site trying to:
- Sell Something?
- Inform?
- Persuade?
Is this website useful for my purpose?
Is the Internet the best place to find this information?
Why should I use this information or page?

12. Conclusion There are no right or wrong answers to the questions
Guide to help navigate the enormous amount of information, both good and bad, available on the Internet

13. Ask the Final Question
IS THIS A GOOD SITE?

14. Pacific Northern Tree Octopus

15. Dog Island

16. Write Answer on Index Card
Why do you think evaluating websites is important?