07-08+Progress

07-08 Updates

September 2007-Partner with Novel Stars from Edoptions to provide enrichment and remediation in an individualized way to support student achievement.


 * __Tips for determining credibility of information from the Internet__**

The following are tips for you to use in conjunction with the guidance of your teacher.
 * Warning:** Everything you read is not necessarily true.

__When considering a website/page as a source, ask yourself…__

Can you locate an author for the page? For whom does this person work? Are any credentials listed for this author? Can you verify these credentials? Does the author provide contact information?
 * 1. Author: Who maintains this page?**

Why was this page created? Is this a sales pitch? Determine what you feel is the tone of the page. Who’s the audience? Is this written at a level appropriate for what you need?
 * 2. Purpose/intended audience**

The updated date is usually near the bottom. Depending on your topic, you may want to eliminate resources that are more than three years old. No single piece of information is the complete story, so you should rely on more than one source.
 * 3. Current and Comprehensive: When was this page last updated?**

Check the wording: watch for superlatives and absolutes. Check for domain names such as .gov, .org, or .edu Follow the money-who pays to support this site? What is important to this person/group?
 * 4. Objectivity vs. Bias: Check for opinion versus fact.**

If the page makes a claim that the statements are “research-based” or “study conclusions”, check and see if this supporting documentation is available to you. Just because the author of the site has accepted the research does not mean that you share the same standards.
 * 5. Support: Is information supported with citations?**