Tips for Evaluating Online Information Sources
Learn how to differentiate reliable print and database resources from potentially untrustworthy internet sources. Discover key factors to consider when assessing websites, including credibility, purpose, and authorship. Gain insight on identifying quality information online and utilizing library databases for accurate research.
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As you research, you will use print, database and internet resources for information. The print and database resources in the library (such as online encyclopedias and non-fiction books) have been reviewed by professionals to make sure the information in them is accurate.
Internet resources, on the other hand, can be created by anyone. The information presented on these sites may not be true. Sample Website How can you decide whether or not to trust the information on a website?
Consider the following: Date the webpage has been last updated Is the web page trying to sell you something what is it s purpose? Is the information factual, opinion, or propaganda? Do the links all work are they dependable? Are there any spelling mistakes? Does the webpage look professionally designed? Can you tell advertisement from content? What is the web page address? (.com .org .edu .gov) Who is the author of the webpage? What are the author's credentials? Is there contact information?
Use the handout to record what you trust and what you dont about each website Website 1 Website 2 Website 3 Website 4 Website 5
Generally more reliable or credible as a resource they have already been checked over/reviewed before they are published Not everything is online yet and if it is it may not be free (particularly scholarly material) Check out the databases available to you from the Seneca Media Center web page
Seneca Databases User: senecahs Password: senecahs
