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Evaluating Websites Exercise
In this activity, you will evaluate various websites to determine if it is a reliable source for each of the questions asked. For each question below, follow the links provided and complete the table for each. Determine which site is the most reliable and accurate for each question.
1. Do bears hibernate?
o WEBSITE 1: http://www.pa.msu.edu/sci_theatre/ask_st/021898.html
o WEBSITE 2: http://answers.encyclopedia.com/question/do-bears-hibernate-81225.html
CATEGORIES / WEBSITE 1 / WEBSITE 2Is associated with some type of organization or reputable company? If so, who?
Why do you think it is accurate?
Last update?
WHICH SITE IS THE BEST CHOICE TO ANSWER THE QUESTION AND WHY?
2. Which one is the real website of the World Trade Organization?
o WEBSITE 1: World Trade Organization http://www.gatt.org/
o WEBSITE 2: World Trade Organization http://www.wto.org/
CATEGORIES / WEBSITE 1 / WEBSITE 2Is associated with some type of organization or reputable company? If so, who?
Why do you think it is accurate?
Last update?
WHICH SITE IS THE BEST CHOICE TO ANSWER THE QUESTION AND WHY?
3. Where is New Hartford, Minnesota?
o WEBSITE 1: Go to Google and do a search.
o WEBSITE 2: Now try an online encyclopedia.
CATEGORIES / WEBSITE 1 / WEBSITE 2Is associated with some type of organization or reputable company? If so, who?
Why do you think it is accurate?
Last update?
WHICH SITE IS THE BEST CHOICE TO ANSWER THE QUESTION AND WHY?
4. How many people live in Ruritania?
o WEBSITE 1: http://homepages.udayton.edu/~ahern/rurhist.htm
o WEBSITE 2: Search for updated numbers from the CIA World Fact Book
CATEGORIES / WEBSITE 1 / WEBSITE 2Is associated with some type of organization or reputable company? If so, who?
Why do you think it is accurate?
Last update?
WHICH SITE IS THE BEST CHOICE TO ANSWER THE QUESTION AND WHY?
How would you like to go to Mankato, Minnesota for a holiday? (Opinion)
· WEBSITE 1: http://www.wegoplaces.com/MNMankato_Region_454_Cat_Information.aspx
· WEBSITE 2: http://www.ci.mankato.mn.us/
CATEGORIES / WEBSITE 1 / WEBSITE 2Is associated with some type of organization or reputable company? If so, who?
Why do you think it is accurate?
Last update?
WHICH SITE IS THE BEST CHOICE TO ANSWER THE QUESTION AND WHY?
5. Which one is the official website of the United States Whitehouse?
o WEBSITE 1: The White House
o WEBSITE 2: The White House
CATEGORIES / WEBSITE 1 / WEBSITE 2Is associated with some type of organization or reputable company?
Why do you think it is accurate?
Last update?
WHICH SITE IS THE BEST CHOICE TO ANSWER THE QUESTION AND WHY?