Website Evaluation

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Which of the following is NOT an example of a URL extension? .com, .gov, .npr, .net

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.npr

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Which of the following is the best indicator that a Web site is reliable? Options: The author of the site tells you the information is reliable., The author of the site provides contact information and his or her qualifications., The author links to his or her favorite Web sites., The author states in bold letters that the site was proofread by a librarian.

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The author of the site provides contact information and his or her qualifications.

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What does this URL tell you about the source? http://vos.ucsb.edu

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It is associated with an educational institution.

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Evaluating content on the Web is important because...

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Anyone can publish on the Web. There’s no guarantee that what you’re reading is reliable.

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You found a site that seems to have credible information, but there is no date of publication. What do you do?

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Try to find a site that has quality information AND a date of publication. Most reputable sites will have a copyright date.

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You are on a .gov site, but you can’t find an author. Can you use this site?

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Yes because most .gov sites can be trusted. They are only published by the U.S. government.

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What shouldn't you do if you happen upon a site that you think is not believable?

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Check to see if you can send the author of the site a virus.