Get Real: 7-12 Faculty

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How to validate information on the Web.

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1.

Why might I want to know when a Web site was last updated?
- A.
  
  To insure the information on the site is up to date – especially if I am researching time-sensitive materials.
- B.
  
  If the site hasn’t been updated for many years, it may mean that the Webmaster has abandoned the site.
- C.
  
  Depending on my topic, it may not matter about when the last update was.
- D.
  
  All of the above
2.

Which of the following is NOT a question to ask yourself when examining the content of a website?
- A.
  
  Is the information on the Web site useful for my topic?
- B.
  
  Are additional resources and links provided?
- C.
  
  Are there video features provided?
- D.
  
  Do the links work?
3.

In what ways does knowing the owner of a Web site offer clues about a Web site’s purpose?
- A.
  
  The owner may be affiliated with a group that has a specific agenda
- B.
  
  The owner’s address can provide clues.
- C.
  
  The owner of a Web site will tell you about his or her purpose
- D.
  
  The owner may try to provide incorrect owner information.
4.

A Web site that has .org in its Web address can be owned by anybody.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
5.

Which of the following is NOT an “Ask about the Author” question?
- A.
  
  Does the author seem knowledgeable?
- B.
  
  Is the name of the publisher provided?
- C.
  
  Is there a contact person or an address provided?
- D.
  
  Is there biographical information provided about the author?
- E.
  
  Is he or she an expert in the field?
6.

In a URL which is NOT a clue that the site is a personal website.
- A.
  
  A personal name
- B.
  
  A tilde ~
- C.
  
  Percent sign %
- D.
  
  The words users, people, or members
- E.
  
  An asterisk *