Evaluating internet resources by jaya singh
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This document outlines criteria for evaluating the quality and reliability of internet resources for research. It discusses evaluating a website's authority, currency, accuracy, objectivity, usability, and appropriateness. Authority refers to the credentials and affiliations of the authors/organizations. Currency examines the dates on a site. Accuracy determines if the information is correct. Objectivity considers bias and factual versus opinion content. Usability assesses ease of use. Appropriateness examines the type and purpose of the site. The document stresses applying critical evaluation to internet sources due to the lack of traditional editorial processes online.
Evaluating internet resources by jaya singh
- 1. SUBMITTED BY: JAYA SINGH BACHELOR OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCES 2ND SEMESTER SESSION: 2017-2018 SUBMITTED TO: DR. S.K.SONKER DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCES Evaluation Criteria of Internet Resources
- 2. Anyone can print anything on the Internet Internet resources must be evaluated to assure their authenticity and relevance because Web sites and pages do not go through the intensive editing processes that traditional print and visual resources do. Therefore, We, the user, must learn to assess the validity of the resources we use in our research. Don’t be fooled into believing that just because it’s on the Internet, it’s true. In essence, don’t believe everything that you read!
- 3. Criteria for Evaluating Internet Resources Authority Currency Accuracy Objectivity Usability Appropriateness
- 4. Authority Authority refers to the reliability and credibility of the source. What are the author’s qualifications? Is the author or source affiliated with a reputable organization? Is there a contact person listed? Is there evidence of quality control?
- 5. Examine the Domain One good way to assess the credibility of anOne good way to assess the credibility of an authority or web site is to examine the URLauthority or web site is to examine the URL edu = college or university gov = government agency or organization org = non-profit organization mil = military organization com = commercial organization info = general information site net = network provider int = intergovernmental organization
- 6. Be alert ... •A tilde ~ after the domain type usually indicates a personal web page and not an official part of that organization’s site. •Look for personal data about the author or organization. •Look for contact information, an email address, webmaster, editor, etc.
- 7. Currency … or timeliness Very often, Internet sources offer a real advantage in that they are often even more current than traditional print sources. The information can be updated constantly. However, we must be aware that the dates on an Internet site have various meanings.
- 8. Examine the date... Date of information - usually indicates when the material was originally written Date of publication - usually indicates when the material first appeared on the Web Date of last revision or update - usually indicates the latest revision And check the links to make sure that they are up- do-date!!!
- 9. Accuracy Dependable? Error-free? Documented? Accurate? Comprehensive? Understandable? Accuracy refers to the reliability of the information. To examine the quality of the content on the site, ask the following questions: Is the information ? ? ? ? ?
- 10. Objectivity Is there evidence of bias? Is only one side of an issue presented? Is any information purposely omitted? Is there a hidden message? What is the purpose of the site? To persuade, inform, explain, sell, promote, or ridicule? Can you tell facts from opinions? This refers to purpose of the site, evidence of bias or prejudice, and facts vs. opinion.
- 11. Usability User friendliness- Is it easy to find, read, and use the information? Organization- Is it logically and clearly arranged? Table of Contents or Index- Is it labeled clearly and is it complete? Design- Is it clean, clear, and uncluttered? Consistency- Are navigation buttons the same throughout? Links- Are they clear, accurate, workable, valuable? Usability refers to user friendliness and how easily the site allows you to retrieve information. Consider the following criteria:
- 12. Appropriateness Advocacy Webpages Business/Marketing Webpages Informational Webpages News Webpages Personal Webpages Various types of webpages exist. Examine the purpose of the site to help you to determine the appropriateness for use in your research. Five types are listed below.
- 13. Finally... It is very useful for some topics and almost useless for others. Use a variety of sources, both Internet and traditional sources Always question the validity of the information that you find. Remember the important evaluation criteria to consider. Remember that the Internet is not the only source of information.
- 14. Remember the Criteria for Evaluation Authority Currency Accuracy Objectivity Usability Appropriatenes s
- 15. Credits O’Neill, Ann B. “Trash or Treasure? How to Evaluate Internet Resources.” 16 Nov. 2004. 7 Apr. 2005 <http://www.bcps.org/offices/lis/models/tips /eval.html>.