Authenticity

Issues in Education and the Internet:Authenticity
Eva Gorny
Education 4764

Authenticity:
Accuracy in representation;
When something is trustworthy, reliable, true.

68% of students say they would like to know how to tell if online information is true.
Young Canadians in a Wired World – Phase II
Student Survey, 2005

Where to start
Determine what information is needed.
How detailed?
Use past experiences.
Already trusted sites.
Perform specific searches.
Choose a site.

EVALUATE
Immense amount of resources
Anyone can post information
Don’t believe everything you read
Ask 5 Questions

Authority
Is the website creator knowledgeable?
Who is the author?
Is he or she affiliated with an organization or institution?
Are contacts provided?

Accuracy
How reliable is the information?
Does the information make sense?
Is it knowledgeable? Error-free?
Are sources/references provided?

Objectivity
Is the site informative, and bias-free?
Is the author merely giving his/her opinion?
Are both sides of the issue presented?
Is any information left out?

Currency
Is the website recent and relevant?
When was the site created?
When was it last updated?
Are links current and working?

Usability
How user-friendly is the site?
Is it organized, uncluttered, and simple?
Can you gain information easily?
Is a table of contents provided?

Conclusion
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References
Beck, Susan E. (2009) Evaluation Criteria - Why It's a Good Idea to Evaluate Web Sources. Retrieved from http://lib.nmsu.edu/instruction/evalcrit.html#coverage
Media Awareness Network. (2010). Fact or Folly: Authenticating Online Information.Retrieved from http://www.media-awareness.ca/english/teachers/wa_teachers/fact_or_folly_teachers/index.cfm
Media Awareness Network. (2005). Young Canadians in a Wired World - Phase II. [Survey PDF]. Retrieved from http://www.media-awareness.ca/english/research/YCWW/phaseII/upload/YCWWII_Student_Survey.pdf
O'Neill, Ann B. (2004) Trash or Treasure? How to Evaluate Internet Resources. Retrieved from http://www.bcps.org/offices/lis/models/tips/eval.html#kinds

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