Evaluating Internet Resources

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    Internet Web sites

    • Are always a good source of research
    • Must be critically evaluated because anyone can publish almost anything on the Internet.
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This quiz is designed to assess a students' basic knowledge of assessing Internet web sites as research resources.

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  • 2. 

    The .com domain web sites are______________?

    • Commercial enterprises and other mixed sites.

    • Government institutions

    • Educational institutions

    • Non-profit organizations

    • Personal web sites

    Correct Answer
    A. Commercial enterprises and other mixed sites.
    Explanation
    The .com domain is primarily used by commercial enterprises and businesses, as well as other mixed sites that may include a combination of commercial and non-commercial content. This domain is commonly associated with businesses that operate for profit and offer goods or services to customers. Therefore, the correct answer is "commercial enterprises and other mixed sites."

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  • 3. 

    Which domains are the most reiable?

    • .gov and .edu

    • .net and .gov

    • .com and .net

    • .org and .uk

    • .

    Correct Answer
    A. .gov and .edu
    Explanation
    The most reliable domains are .gov and .edu. This is because .gov domains are reserved for government institutions, ensuring that the information provided is from a trusted and authoritative source. Similarly, .edu domains are reserved for educational institutions, indicating that the content is backed by academic research and expertise. Therefore, websites with these domains are more likely to provide accurate and trustworthy information compared to other domains.

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    If the web site has an author and looks professional

    • You should expect good research

    • You should research the author only

    • You should look at the domain

    • You should research the author, look at the domain, check the links, check for errors, look for bias, etc.

    Correct Answer
    A. You should research the author, look at the domain, check the links, check for errors, look for bias, etc.
    Explanation
    When a website has an author and appears professional, it indicates that there is a higher likelihood of good research being present. However, it is not enough to solely rely on the author's credentials. To ensure the credibility of the information, one should also consider other factors such as the domain of the website, checking the links provided, looking for errors in the content, and assessing any potential bias. By conducting a comprehensive evaluation that includes researching the author, examining the domain, checking links, looking for errors, and assessing bias, one can make a more informed judgment about the reliability of the website.

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    The .org domains

    • Are always non-profit organizations that are reputable.

    • Contain reputable non-profit organizations with reliable information always.

    • Contain only advocacy group web sites with political agendas

    • Must be evaluated well because this domain contains both very reputable non-profit organization web sites and advocacy groups with hidden agendas

    Correct Answer
    A. Must be evaluated well because this domain contains both very reputable non-profit organization web sites and advocacy groups with hidden agendas
    Explanation
    The correct answer is that .org domains must be evaluated well because this domain contains both very reputable non-profit organization web sites and advocacy groups with hidden agendas. This means that not all .org websites can be trusted and reliable, as they can range from reputable non-profit organizations to advocacy groups with hidden motives. Therefore, it is important to carefully evaluate the content and credibility of .org websites before considering them as a reliable source of information.

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