GEP1/GEA3 U.1 LS. 1D IS THIS SITE RELIABLE?

TIPS ON FINDING RELIABLE SOURCES

Whether you are researching for a class assignment or for personal use, the following tips may help you find the best sources:

(1) . _____________________________ . Is it biased on certain topics or is it trying to persuade you to buy some products? A website that is biased is not very reliable.

• Compare the information you gathered from the site to your information needs

• Find out when the website was first published and whether it is regularly updated

• Verify the information you find with other sites

• Check the creator’s background and qualifications

• Find the main purpose of the website

(2) ________________________________________. They should be accountable. The suffix of the website address (e.g. .com, .org, .edu etc.) is also important to show what type of content the site features.

• Compare the information you gathered from the site to your information needs

• Find out when the website was first published and whether it is regularly updated

• Verify the information you find with other sites

• Check the creator’s background and qualifications

• Find the main purpose of the website

(3) ________________________________________. A reliable site frequently revises its content. Its long existence can be a clue to its reliability

• Compare the information you gathered from the site to your information needs

• Find out when the website was first published and whether it is regularly updated

• Verify the information you find with other sites

• Check the creator’s background and qualifications

• Find the main purpose of the website

(4) ________________________________________. Is it relevant? It is important to maintain your focus.

• Compare the information you gathered from the site to your information needs

• Find out when the website was first published and whether it is regularly updated

• Verify the information you find with other sites

• Check the creator’s background and qualifications

• Find the main purpose of the website

(5) ____________________________________. Find out what other sites the website links to. Are they relevant and reputable sites?

• Compare the information you gathered from the site to your information needs

• Find out when the website was first published and whether it is regularly updated

• Verify the information you find with other sites

• Check the creator’s background and qualifications

• Find the main purpose of the website

The internet has many sources of information.

• True

• False

A subjective website can be considered reliable.

• True

• False

Information about the author or the publisher of the page is not necessary.

• True

• False

It's important for a website to update its content.

• True

• False

Gather all information whether it is relevant or not.

• True

• False