Evaluating Online Sources and News

stand for "commercial;" are associated with businesses. Businesses are in the business of selling something, therefore, the information they provide may be biased.

• .org

• .edu

• .gov

• .com

indicate they belong to "Not For Profit" organizations. These sites contain information that is generally considered to be reliable. Information on these cites is vetted to ensure that it is reliable and accurate.

• .org

• .com

• .gov

• .edu

belong to a city, state, or federal government.- information on these sites is reliable.

• .gov

• .com

• .edu

• .org

are associated with schools, including colleges or universities. Information on these sites have been proven or have support and can be considered reliable.

• .gov

• .edu

• .com

• .org

An eyecatching link on a website which encourages people to read on. It is often paid for by an advertiser or generates income based on the number of clicks.

• Clickbait

• .net

• Fake News

• Fake news headlines

False or intentionally misleading information created to make money or entertain

• Clickbait

• .net

• Fake News

• Fake news headlines

the most recently added web address. Some, but not all web addresses are associated with Not-For-Profit organizations. Reliability will vary.

• .net

• Clickbait

• Fake News

• Fake news headlines

Oten uses:

1. too many adjectives

2. too much detail

3. absurd: Biden Adopts Alien Space Baby!

4. makes a social comment

5. vague

• Clickbait

• .net

• Fake News

• Fake news headlines

A new NIH study shows that ________ may lead to negative health outcomes.

• low sodium intake

• poor hydration

• smartphone use

• sun exposure

Which country won the World Cup?

• Argentina

• Morocco

• France

• Croatia