URL's
What is the ending of a URL meant for government websites?
.gov
A website that has channels where anyone can produce content to upload. This website has credible and non credible sources.
YouTube
The website lists the authors name and the author is respected in the field of study and is an expert.
Credible
You found a YouTube video about your topic. The person speaking on the topic is an expert on the topic and has written several books on your topic along with having a degree in your topic. You verify this information by doing a Google search on the person speaking.
Yes
What is the ending of a URL that is meant for an organization or charity-like website?
.orgs
One of the most overused non credible sources that can be found on the internet. There are many authors allowed on any given subject. The information is not vetted for accuracy.
Wikipedia
You search on Google.com for information on your topic. You pick the first website that is listed and use the information it contains without investigating further.
No
What is the ending to a URL that means the website is from a commercial business?
.com
An App that posts videos by various users. This App has been banned in certain states and on some campuses.
TikTok
The primary goal of the website is to give information about supplements the company sells.
Not credible
You view a video on Tik Tok and the person is talking about anxiety and ADHD. The person has anxiety and ADHD and is speaking about symptoms you are familiar with.
No
What is the ending of a URL meant for websites that are education based?
.edu
One of the most non-reputable sources that many older people use to get their information. It is also known as a form of social media.
The URL ends in .com.
Red Flag-May be credible or non credible. Need to investigate more.
You search a website www.georgemasonuniversity.edu for information about college admissions and requirements. Is this website credible?
Yes
What is the ending of a URL that means the website is a Top Level Domain?
.net
This website is a search engine but also can give users snapshots of information from various websites. It is also the most popular search engine in the U.S.
The website is giving information on Recycling. You read the article and it only gives information about why recycling is a waste of time and not helpful to the environment.
Not Credible. Bias
You search Google.com for information about the recent Chinese Balloon being shot down. You find that CNN has done a write up of the story. The story has an author and the website is professional.
Maybe? Need to do some reading to make sure it isn't bias.