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Accessing Information on the Web |
Ka-Neng Au |
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Accessing Information on the Web |
Ka-Neng Au |
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Outline Search Tools Browsing Searching Strategies Boolean Search Tips Evaluation |
Evaluation of Web ResourcesThe extensive use of the World Wide Web as a replacement for traditional libraries has led to the assumption that generally available information is both reliable and authoritative. Information presented in a digital or electronic format somehow seems more believable. However, appropriately using information in whatever format requires you to think critically about the source and content of that information resource. Below are examples and counter-examples for the main criteria that can help you critically analyze information resources found on the Web.
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