Anyone can put up a web page, so it's important to view web sites
with a critical eye. Keep these criteria in mind when using the web.
1.
Accuracy:
Who wrote the page and why?
2. Authority:
Is
the author a credible source? What are their qualifications?
3.
Objectivity:
Is there an opinion expressed? What is the goal of
the page?
4. Currency:
When was it last updated? Are
there broken links?
5. Coverage:
Does the page cite its
sources? Is the information comprehensive?
The domain can provide more information on the site:
.edu = educational institution
.gov = US government site
.org =
organization or association
.com = commercial site
.museum =
museum
.net = personal or other site
