Web Site Evaluation

5. Would you use either of these sites for research about dihydrogen monoxide? Click on each site to evaluate and then explain your yes or no choice for each on your worksheet.

                 http://www.dhmo.org/

                  http://www.virtualschool.edu/mon/Quotes/BanDHMO.html

 

6.  Evaluate the websites selected for ONE of the topics below. (You won’t have time to finish both. It doesn’t matter which one you choose).

A. Choose one of the topics below and view the websites that a researcher found related to that topic. Look critically at the sites based on the evaluation handouts in your packets from class.

B. Determine which site(s) would make the best source(s). Be certain to justify your choices with specific examples/information discussed related to web site evaluation. Rank your sites from 1-5 with 1 being the best site for research.

 

Topic: Cloning

Question: Should more money be spent on research to perfect cloning?

 

Sites:

 

Topic: Atkins diet

Question: Should a patient wanting to lose 20-30 lbs. follow the Atkins diet?

 

Sites:

 

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