2. Evaluating websites Why is it important?

3. No editors, no regulation. “The Internet is like a raw data stream, an open microphone for every interest group, corporation, fan club, professional organization, or fanatic that wants to use it.” Paul Gilster, Digital Literacy

5. Evaluation Criteria Authority Content Currency

6. Authority Who is the author? What are the author’s qualifications? Is there any way to contact the author? http://www.martinlutherking.org/thebeast. html http://www.icdc.com/~paulwolf/cointelpro/ churchfinalreportIIIb.htm

7. Content Fact or opinion? Look for bias Is the information accurate? Are references provided? http://mojo.calyx.net/~olsen/MEDICAL/POT/ajn9711.html Vitamin Advisor http://www.drweilvitaminadvisor.com/advisor/default.asp?catid=16093&aid=33696 9&aparam=drweilrosnavseptVA

8. Currency When was the page written? When was the page last updated? Do you need very current information? Global Warming