The
World Wide Web is a great tool for exploring all kinds of information.
While it is useful to have access to so much diverse and uncensored material,
it is important to remember that internet browsers and search engines
do NOT discern between valid, useful information and the inaccurate, useless
stuff. Even the most diligent web surfers can sometimes forget that much
of what is on the web is not only irrelevant or misleading, but often
false. To be a savvy researcher you must think critically about what you
find. This tutorial will guide you through five points to help you evaluate
the quality of information on the web.
If
you have any questions about this tutorial,
please contact the Head of Information Services (tlhull@drexel.edu).
Last Update: 10 NOV 2004
Page Maintenance:Kathleen Turner
(khturner@drexel.edu)