Too many people accept information from the internet without critical thought. This can be a very dangerous thing to do. The web is full of crazy stuff. It is full of great stuff too. The question is, how do you know the difference? After listening to Mr. Doyle’s presentation visit the sites below and answer the questions. Write your answers on a sheet of paper. You may work with your neighbor if you would like.
1. Saddam Hussein
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saddam_hussein
Who is the author of the site?
What organization (if any) is responsible for its content?
Is the site authoritative, objective and reliable?
Why or Why not? You must defend your answer with persuasive proof.
2. Dangers of Dihydrogen Monoxide
http://www.dhmo.org/
Who is the author of the site?
What organization (if any) is responsible for its content?
Is the site authoritative, objective and reliable?
Why or Why not? You must defend your answer with persuasive proof.
3. Climate Change
http://www.greenpeace.org/international/en/campaigns/climate-change/Climate-vision-briefings/
Who is the author of the site?
What organization (if any) is responsible for its content?
Is the site authoritative, objective and reliable?
Why or Why not? You must defend your answer with persuasive proof.
4. U.S. is Behind the Fall of Mubarack
http://www.pushhamburger.com/barry.htm
Who is the author of the site?
What organization (if any) is responsible for its content?
Is the site authoritative, objective and reliable?
Why or Why not? You must defend your answer with persuasive proof.
5. John Steinbeck: A Brief Biography
http://as.sjsu.edu/steinbeck/biography/index.jsp
Who is the author of the site?
What organization (if any) is responsible for its content?
Is the site authoritative, objective and reliable?
Why or Why not? You must defend your answer with persuasive proof.
