When can you trust what you find on the internet?

HURICANE SANDY LINK

FAKE

What kind of role do you think the internet played in helping people learn about Hurricane Sandy?

TOMB OF THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER

What if I told you some of these photos weren't real pictures of Hurricane Sandy?

This happens often, you must be careful about the information you find on the internet.

Define Publish

How is the process of publishing printed material (newspaper, magazines, books different from publishing on the Internet)?

Define trustworthy

People who create blog posts and other websites are not necessarily experts and may pretend their points are facts.

Are you qualified to be an author?

Yes,
You just need to know a lot about the subject and use reliable sources.

DEFINE

• Evaluate
• Criteria

It's important to be able to evaluate information on a website to determine whether it is high-quality.

Test before you trust

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How do you know whether you can trust the information you find on a website?

Why should you be careful to evaluate websites before using their information in era each projects?

Do you think you can apply what you have learned to sites that aren't just for school research, such as a site about you favorite singer or sports team?