Choose among sources provided and those found independently based on the usefulness, credibility, and reliability of the sources. 0701.4.5

Links verified on 06/21/2017

1. The ABC's of Web Site Evaluation (presented by Kathy Schrock) - Evaluation of Web sites is an important skill to learn in this age of digital and information literacy. Students and teachers need practice in critically examining sites to determine authority, authenticity, and applicability to purpose. This site provides that practice.
2. Critically Analyzing Information Sources - the emphasis here is on print sources
3. Evaluating Information Found on the Internet - a thoughtful guide to evaluating web and other Internet resources [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
4. Evaluation of Information Sources from the Web - critically evaluate a Web page for authenticity, applicability, authorship, bias, and usability [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
5. Evaluating Internet Research Sources - scroll near the bottom of the page to find a Checklist for Research Source Evaluation
6. Evaluating Web Pages - Techniques to Apply & Questions to Ask
7. How to Evaluate Web Resources - a visual guide to evaluating sources on the web
8. Quality Information Check List -a resource to help young people evaluate the information they find on the Internet. [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
9. Teaching Zack to think (from Alan November) - it is essential that students learn how to validate information.