Pretest: Evaluating Websites

1. What should you do if you have too many Google search results?

Narrow my search.

Broaden my search.

Use the top results.

When you have too many results, you need to narrow your search. One way you can do this is by adding more keywords to your search.

Explanation

When you have too many results, you need to narrow your search. One way you can do this is by adding more keywords to your search.

2. The top results of a Google search are the most accurate.

True

False

False. Search engines don't necessarily retrieve the top, or most accurate, results first. Many times, the pages are simply the most popular.

Explanation

False. Search engines don't necessarily retrieve the top, or most accurate, results first. Many times, the pages are simply the most popular.

3. If you're writing a paper on gun violence, what should you be aware of about the website of the National Rifle Association?

The website could include information that is biased.

The website includes fair and objective information.

The organization is reputable so the website would also be reputable.

The National Rifle Association, or the NRA, is a group that strives to protect the right to bear arms. So if you're looking for information such as statistics on gun violence, be aware that this site may contain biased information or data.

Explanation

The National Rifle Association, or the NRA, is a group that strives to protect the right to bear arms. So if you're looking for information such as statistics on gun violence, be aware that this site may contain biased information or data.

4. Which domain extension would you most trust for information?

.gov

.com

.org

.gov websites are government websites and can be trusted to contain credible information. Anyone can create a .com or .org website, so these websites need to be looked at carefully for credibility.

Explanation

.gov websites are government websites and can be trusted to contain credible information. Anyone can create a .com or .org website, so these websites need to be looked at carefully for credibility.

5. When evaluating a website, what are 3 things you should consider?

Authority, purpose, and currency

Format, structure, and navigation

Layout, graphics, and publisher

When you are evaluating a website, you want to look at the authority (who wrote it and what are their credentials), purpose (what is the purpose of the website), and currency (when was the information written).

Explanation

When you are evaluating a website, you want to look at the authority (who wrote it and what are their credentials), purpose (what is the purpose of the website), and currency (when was the information written).