Domain Types
commercial use; not normally reliable
.com
What is Information Literacy?
"a set of skills that allow you to recognize when information is needed and to have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use the information effectively"
What is the number 1 rule to making a system for managing resources?
It does not need to be complicated
educational use; usually reliable
.edu
What are 3 different types of media you could use as a source?
Books, Websites, Scholarly Articles
What are some things you can use to manage resources?
Filing folders, binders, online folders, boxes, computer applications
government use; usually reliable
.gov
What type of organization can you normally trust?
One that does not sell a related item and provides its ethics policy
How does clutter impact performance?
used by organizations (for-profit and nonprofit); not normally reliable
.org
What are 3 things to look at to verify an author's credibility?
Author's credentials, experience, and status in the discipline
What is the most important part of your system to get right?
The naming protocol/system that you understand best
used by networks or groups of people; can be reliable
.net
Why is it important to verify your sources?
To make sure that the words we speak and write are true and not misleading
What are some things you could keep track of in a spreadsheet?