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Evaluating Web Sites

Instructions

Follow the links below. After examining each site carefully, answer the questions about it.

  1.  Do Some People’s Childhoods Set Them Up Feel Comfortable Around People Who Are Self-Centered?
    • Who is the author of this article and what are his credentials? What source does he cite for finding more information?
    • How do people get articles published on this site? Why do they want to publish articles on this site?
    • What other search tools can you use to find articles on a wide range of subjects that have been written by experts and edited by qualified editors?
  2.  Candy and Mood
    • Whose site is this? What is the mission of the organization?
    • Do you think this site is an authoritative source of information on the nutritional value of chocolate?
  3.  The Institute for Historical Review
    • What is the purpose of this site?
    • What clues might make you think it is an authoritative source of information?
    • What clues might make you think it is not an authoritative source of information?
    • What is your conclusion? Is the site an authoritative source or not?
  4.  Nicotine: A Physical Challenge
    • Whose site is this? What is the mission of the organization?
    • What persuasion techniques do you see in action here?
    • Where else might you look to find information about nicotine addiction?

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