Evaluate the Website
Why are mispelled words a bad sign on a website?
It likely means the author was lazy or not paying attention
What person needs to be listed on a credible website?
The author
Is it better to use facts or opinions in your assignments?
Facts
What is the most common domain of a school, college, or university?
.edu
How many ads do the most credible websites have on them?
1 or none
What is an expert?
Someone who knows a lot about topic, through education or experience
What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?
Facts have been proven true, while opinions are just what someone believes
What is the most common domain of a government agency?
.gov
What is the ending of a website address called?
The domain
What should an author have a degree in?
The subject they are writing about
How recently should a credible website have been written/updated?
In the last year
What is the most common domain of a commercial business?
.com
Where are menu bars normally located on websites?
The top or side of the website
What should the author's job be?
Related to the subject they are writing about
What should the article/website have links to?
What is the most common domain of a non-profit group?
.org
What is the tool you can use to search a website called?
A search box
Where on a website can you usually find out who the author is?
On the bottom of the website or on the About page of the website
How many websites/articles do you need to find the same facts on?
3 websites or articles
What is another domain for commercial businesses besides .com?
.net