The Chef
Which domain would you trust first: .gov, .com, or .org?
.gov
What does the "e" stand for in PIES?
What can you look for on a website to let you know how current the information is?
Date last updated
What is a source of distraction on many websites?
ads or pop ups (click bait)
Would you be wrong to provide a citation for an image you have permission to use?
No. You can't go wrong providing a citation. You can only go wrong mistakenly NOT providing one.
Is it enough that you can see the author's name?
No. The name should be a hyperlink to more information, or there should be an "about" page.
As you read, you count several spelling errors. What should you infer about the site?
It is not credible. Credible sites are carefully proofread by the editors.
True or False: a quality website provides a copyright date to let you know if the editors are maintaining it.
True.
What do we mean by "credible" site?
You can believe it.
Would you cite Wikipedia?
No. This was just a starting point to get you thinking.
Who can create and have a website?
Anyone
A quality website generally has this page where you can read about the creators.
"about" page
Why is it important to know when the site was created and last updated?
If the information is old, it might also be wrong.
What would make a website useful to you?
It would answer your research question accurately.
Why cite?
1. to let your reader know where you found your information
2. to increase your own credibility as a writer
3. to allow others to find the same source
(any of these)
Why is a .com website suspect?
The purpose (PIES) is to sell something.
The danger of a .org is that it might give you only the information for one side of an argument. In other words, it could be ___.
biased
Why is more recent information better?
It would be more accurate. It would reflect current research and knowledge.
What can you do to validate the information you find in a website?
See if you can find two other sources that agree.
If you didn't end up using it, should you cite it?
No.
In addition to an author's credentials, you should also question his ___ in creating the site.
You need to determine their purpose.
On a quality website, would you find links to other related sites?
Yes. You might also find a link to e-mail the author.
The three key elements of credibility are author, purpose, and ...
currency (or how recently the work was updated).
Why is it important to learn how to evaluate a website?
You need to know if the information is correct before you use it.
Other than the last updated date what date is important to include in a website citation?
You indicate the date you accessed it.