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  • .edu educational site (universities and colleges) .com commercial business site .gov U.S. non-military governmental site .mil U.S. military site .net networks and internet service providers .org U.S. non-profit organizations

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Credibility

  • What are the author’s qualifications for writing on the subject? Look for information about the author’s education and experience. Also check for any biographical information. This will give you some evidence of the person’s knowledge and reliability. Are there any ratings or reviews for the Web site? Other evaluations can help you determine the credibility of the information.

Accuracy

  • Is the information you find factual, detailed, and up to date? Check the Web site for the date when the information was updated. If the information is old or there is no date, be careful of using the information unless you can verify it with another source. Also, look out for spelling and other errors. They may reflect the overall accuracy of the information.

Reasonableness

  • Does the Web site present a balanced and consistent argument? Be aware that not all authors and organizations are neutral. You may come across Web sites that present slanted and one-sided arguments in order to convince you to believe in something. Ask if the information is trying to sway your opinion about the topic. If it is biased, you may not want to use it.

Support

  • Where does the information come from? Does the information contain sources? A lack of supporting information should warn you that the information on the Web site may be inaccurate.

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TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about.

Did Birds Evolve from Dinosaurs?

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Current Events This Week: January 2023

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Andersen’s Fairy Tales: Contents

The Celtic Twilight: A Teller of Tales

TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about.

Did Birds Evolve from Dinosaurs?

The Twelve Dancing Princesses

Current Events This Week: January 2023

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Andersen’s Fairy Tales: Contents

The Celtic Twilight: A Teller of Tales

  • Did Birds Evolve from Dinosaurs?
  • The Twelve Dancing Princesses
  • Current Events This Week: January 2023
  • African Americans by the Numbers
  • Andersen’s Fairy Tales: Contents
  • The Celtic Twilight: A Teller of Tales