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Searching the Web and Evaluating Web Sites Assignment
Complete before class
  1. View the following lectures:
         Determining Authority
         Determining Accuracy
         Determining Audience

  2. Read:  Evaluating Web Sites

  3. Complete:  Search Engine Tutorial
Complete during class                                           (If you missed class, click here to make up this assignment)
  1. Evaluate these Web Sites as directed by the librarian:
  2. Participate while a librarian demonstrates these sites:
  3. Complete the in-class assignment:
    • With a partner, complete the "Internet Searching & Web Page Evaluation Worksheet."
    • Use a topic from the Topics List.
    • Consult the "Factors to Consider in Evaluating Web Sites" handout as needed.
Complete after class
  1. Take the "Evaluating Web Sites and Searching the Internet Quiz" in your class
          e-Companion site.

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If you missed the class presentation, use the resources below to make up your assignment.

Revised (January 22, 2009)
Created (October 2003)
Current Authors: Connie Ury  and Carolyn Johnson
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