Trusting Information

How to Find Credible Information On the Internet : 

Trusting Information on the Internet How to Find Credible Information On the Internet Technology 8

Three Guidlines : 

Trusting Information on the Internet Three Guidlines

1. Dissect the URL : 

Trusting Information on the Internet 1. Dissect the URL http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/cultural/northamerica/navajo.html

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Trusting Information on the Internet What type of web site is it? 1. Dissect the URL .com, .org, .net can be created by anyone. .edu must be a college or university. .gov must be United States government. http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/cultural/northamerica/navajo.html .edu Chop the URL! http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/cultural/northamerica

1. Dissect the URL : 

Trusting Information on the Internet 1. Dissect the URL http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/cultural/northamerica http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/cultural/ http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum http://www.mnsu.edu

1. Dissect the URL : 

Trusting Information on the Internet 1. Dissect the URL http//:www.water.epa.gov/info.asp http//:www.water.epa.gov.org/info.asp .gov Top level domain is .gov. .org Top level domain is .org.

2. Read and Reflect on the Information : 

Trusting Information on the Internet 2. Read and Reflect on the Information Who published the information?

2. Read and Reflect on the Information : 

Trusting Information on the Internet 2. Read and Reflect on the Information http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2002/01/020110075457.htm http://voice.unimelb.edu.au/view.php?articleID=83

2. Read and Reflect on the Information : 

Trusting Information on the Internet Does the information make sense? 2. Read and Reflect on the Information allaboutexplorers.com

3. Verify the information : 

Trusting Information on the Internet 3. Verify the information “The archives of Genoa show that the famous discoverer was born Cristoforo Colombo (Spanish, Cristóbal Colón) there between August and October 1451.” http://www.bookrags.com/biography/christopher-columbus/ “Columbus, Christopher (1451-1506), was an outstanding navigator and organizer of expeditions.” http://www.worldbookonline.com/student/article?id=ar125200&st=christopher+columbus

Summary : 

Trusting Information on the Internet Summary Remember to: Dissect the URL Read and Reflect on the information Verify the information