Evaluating Web Resources (Exp: Aug 31, 2018)
Presenters:
Dan Kuemmel
This course is worth 1 hour (0.1 CEU) of professional development. A certificate of completion can be printed once the program has been completed.
About this Course
In this learning module, we'll explore how to determine if a web resource is credible. We'll cover how to cross-check sources for accuracy, differentiate between fact and opinion, and determine whether a source is timely, objective, and may have a conflict of interest. We'll also cover plagiarism, how to spot fake and/or misleading information, and some tips for using search engines.
By the end of this learning module, the learner will be able to:
• Describe common types of fake and misleading information
• Determine the purpose of an author
• Differentiate between fact and opinion
• Determine whether a source is objective
• Discern whether information presented by a source is timely
• Define plagiarism
• Explain how to avoid plagiarism
