Accessing+Information

It is important to know who the author is and if biases exist. Websites with strong bias are usually not as useful when looking for information. You should also be aware of who the author is associated with and how credible that organization is. Format is an important part of a website. If the format is filled with advertising, it may not be very helpful for classroom use. Another part of formating that is important is the actual design of the page. If the page is very busy, it might be too distracting for student use.
 * Websites:

Searching: The more specific, the better and make sure spelling is correct. When looking for a specific topic, sometimes the advance search tool is helpful. Use the Boolean Operators, words such as "and", "or", and "not". **