The document provides examples of free and reliable information that can be found online, including government statistics, news, public company information, and contact details for organizations. It recommends searching the usa.gov portal for government data and checking reputable news sites like the New York Times or CNN. Investors can access up-to-date company reports, while students and patients can find details about educational institutions and healthcare providers on their websites.

1. Some examples of good information that you can find
for free online is:
government
statistics/information
news and current
events
public company
information
contact information
for organizations
The federal government collects and disseminates
more information than any other entity on earth;
try searching the official web portal www.usa.gov if
you want government information.
Reputable news organizations that you have heard
of before, such as the New York Times or CNN, will
have an online presence.
Investors need to have up-to-date reports on
companies that are traded on stock exchanges.
Organization phone numbers and online maps
usually are accurate. Allegheny Health Network and
Carlow University, for example, will give their
patients/students necessary information on their
web site.

2. Some examples of good information that
you can find for free online is:
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.gov (government) or .us is a
website hosted by the U.S.
Government – a GOOD
source
.edu (education) is a website
hosted by higher education –
a GOOD source
.org (organization) used to
be for non-profits but now
anyone can use it – proceed
CAUTIOUSLY
.com (commercial) or .net
(network) could be hosted
by anyone and is most likely
intended to persuade you to
buy products and services –
proceed CAUTIOUSLY

3. How can you tell what type of website
you are looking at?
Examples:
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