Civics

= Website Evaluation Project = When evaluating websites use the 4 Ws and one H: Who:
 * Is there an author identified?
 * What makes him or her an expert?
 * Is the author with a reputable organization?
 * Can you verify the credentials or contact information?

What:
 * Is the site intended for a particular audience?
 * What's the point of providing the information?
 * If there is an issue, are both sides presented?
 * Does it provide general or comprehensive information?

Why:
 * Is the information biased or does it push a specific point of view?
 * Does the site contain advertising?
 * If there are ads, is there any conflict of interest between them and the content?

When:
 * Is it clear when the information was published?
 * When was it last updated?
 * If there are links to other websites, do they work?

How (from: http://library.acadiau.ca/tutorials/webevaluation/)
 * Is the site easy to navigate?
 * Are there obvious signs of errors or typos?
 * Can factual information be verified using other sources?

Websites to review: [|Tree Octopus] Dog Island

Compare these two sites: www.martinlutherking.org [|The King Center]

Activities:

Credible Sources Count Interactive

Evaluating Web Page Content