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  Using Internet as a Research Tool

Topic 2 Evaluation of Internet Resources

Problems    Criteria    Internet Resources    Citation  Evaulation

Areas to examin

  • Identify the purpose of a source
  • Assess the coverage
  • Assess the authority and reputation
  • Assess the currency and maintenance of source
  • Consider the accessibility
  • Evaluate the presentation and arrangement of information
  • Assess the navigation capabilities
  • Make comparison with other sources
  • Assess the overall quality of the source

Evaluating Sources of Information

  • Criteria used as guidelines
  • Different types of resources may require different criteria for assessment
  • Using checklists and rating tools

 

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