by
Ann Cober Reed, MLIS
Librarian-Media Specialist
Col. Richardson High School
25320 Richardson Road
Caroline County
Federalsburg, Maryland 21632
Last updated August 12, 1999
Introduction
| Task | Resources | Process
| Evaluation | Conclusion
Teacher
Notes | Important Notes
Introduction
Evaluation
of sources is more important than ever now with the increased usage of
electronically available information. With the following 5 criteria
you will learn why EVALUATING INTERNET AND ELECTRONIC SOURCES is more critical
than ever. You will find that sometimes there is no clear cut evaluation
of a specific site. The purpose of your research often determines
whether an electronic source or Internet site is a valid research source.
Your task is to justify the use of your chosen Internet sites or electronic
sources by using the five evaluation criteria to judge the validity of
each research source:
Resources
The
sources to be evaluated:
The Process
You will judge each source on all 5 criteria.
Determine if the individual criteria are valid for your topic.
Determine whether each of the criteria is met for each source.
Complete the assessment of each criteria for each source.
Write
a statement that summarizes your assessment of each source.
Evaluation
Your
grade will be based on the evaluation of the sources using the 5 criteria.
Write a statement including your objectives for each source and how the source met your objectives.
You must defend why 
the sources are a valid source for your topic. For instance, in an
opinion paper, a biased viewpoint source may be appropriate. Indeed
it may be the theme of your paper, especially when it is a controversial
topic.
Conclusion
After completing your evaluation of Internet and/or electronic sources you
will have:
An understanding of the 5 Evaluative Criteria.
A view of the issues related to the 5 Evaluative Criteria
The ability to evaluate Internet & electronic sources according to
the 5 Evaluative Criteria
Chosen positions and supported them about the sources you have evaluated
Experienced using the Internet and the use of links
Written a statement supporting your findings for each of the sources evaluated
Introduction
| Task | Resources | Process
| Evaluation | Conclusion
Teacher
Notes | Important Notes
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Cober Reed
Last updated Aug. 12, 1999
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