Why is it important to evaluate websites and internet resources?
- The number of available resources from the World Wide Web continues to grow at an immense rate.
- Anyone can publish anything on the Internet. Information is not always verified before being published to the Internet.
- Most of the information found on the Internet is not reviewed by professionals or experts. Remember just because it is on the Internet does not mean it is true or correct.
- Evaluating every website is a requirement, not an option.
- A person must evaluate websites with a CRITICAL eye.
Think Laterally: fact check, verify, think critically.
- Do your own research. Don't take someone else's word for it.
- Do not just dig deep into the site you are reading. Find out at what other sites and resources say about the source you are looking at.
- Open up multiple tabs and verify the information from other sources. Use a fact checking website if needed.
