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BMS Computer Class

Evaluating Web Sites

This project is designed to explore a set of skills that will allow you to effectively evaluate Internet Web resources. Considering the number of Web resources available to students and the wide range of quality, it is important to learn to evaluate resource materials carefully.

Step 1 Consider the importance of evaluating web sites. Read the attached introduction material from the Evaluating WebSites webquest and participate in the class discussion.

Step 2 Complete the vocabulary worksheet, use Yourdictionary.com or Merriam-Webster.com to research your definitions. Remember you are considering definitions as they relate to web resource evaluation.

Step 3 Create a crossword or crisscross puzzle with your vocabulary words. Go to Puzzlemaker to build your puzzle. Be sure to print it (reduce to 80%) when complete.

Step 4 Choose the first specialist area (criteria) to evaluate the "Smoking and Tobacco" sites. Complete the Evaluation worksheet with strengths and weaknesses, remember to write two to three complete sentences defending your decision.

Step 5 Choose two or three additional specialist areas and complete charts.

 

 

Resources
Vocabulary worksheet
Discovery School Puzzlemaker
Evaluating Web Sites
Evaluation Worksheet
Scoring Chart
Sample Crossword Puzzle

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