Group Activity:
Evaluating Internet Sources
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As stated in Chapter 10, there are important issues to consider when choosing research sources to utilize. Using the guidelines set forth in that chapter, take a look at your group's assigned Internet site and consider the following issues:
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Is the source honest and reliable? |
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Is the source biased? |
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What is the purpose of the website? |
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Is the author (or sponsoring organization) of the site credible? |
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Where does the source get its information? |
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Can you verify the material independently? |
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Is the material current? |
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Is the material complete? |
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Would you use this source for a formal research project? Why or why not? |
Group 1: Kendra, Mike, Cornelius
Group 2: Dustin, Phyllis, Kelvin
Group 3: Noah, Jamie, Kevin
Group 4: Mayra, Ramone, Ken
Group 5: Tibbs, Manette, Jonathan
For more information, see the Yale Writing Center's "Special Demands of Internet Sources."