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Evaluating Websites

Assignment Author
UT LibrarySoftware / Hardware
Students need access to the internet to complete this assignment.
Context of Assignment
This assignment will help students evaluate sources in order to begin the process of writing a research paper.
Pedagogical Goals of the Assignment
To determine the reliability of information found on the internet
Assignment Description
Because anyone can publish on the Web, it is important to be able to distinguish between reliable and unreliable web sites. Consider all of the following criteria when evaluating a web site: Authority, Objectivity, Accuracy, Currency.
See the attached worksheets.