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1. Which of the following is NOT a true statement about the World Wide Web?

The World Wide Web is a component of the Internet.
The World Wide Web can be searched using directories and search engines.
The World Wide Web is composed of web pages and websites on computers all over the world.
All web pages are checked for accuracy by editors before they are posted on the World Wide Web.



That's right! An editor might be needed, but so far no one has applied for the job!

2. A directory should be your first choice for searching the Web:
(Check all that apply)

When you want to browse.
When you want general information about a broad topic.
When you are looking for highly specific information.



Yes! Search engines are better at finding highly specific or unusual topics.

3. Which of the following is a consideration when evaluating web pages?
(Check all that apply)

Is this information accurate?
Who wrote this web page?
Is this site trying to sell me something?
Are the links on this site being kept up-to-date?



Exactly! All of these considerations are important!

4. You aren't sure whether a web page you have found is a reliable source of information. What should you NOT do?

Try to verify the information somewhere else.
Use it anyway and hope it's okay.
Ask a librarian.
Ask your professor.
Find another website that you have more confidence in.



Yes! If you feel doubtful, don't use it!

5. Which of the following are elements of attentive background reading?

Writing down terms you don't understand to look up later
Leaving your background reading until the last minute
Using your background reading to help focus your topic
Making note of important dates and names



Correct. You can't leave background reading until the last minute. Start early.

You can...

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Congratulations, 

You have completed Chapter Six: Searching for and Evaluating Web Resources!

Things to Remember about the Web:

  • When browsing, use a directory to search for web pages.
  • When looking for something specific, or something unusual, use a search engine.
  • Be highly critical of all information found on the Internet.
  • Remember the most common domain names - .com, .edu and .org - and what they stand for.
  • Remember how to find the domain name of a web site.

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