Evaluating Web Sites

Follow the links below. After examining each site carefully, answer the questions about it.

1. The Body: An AIDS and HIV Information Resource.
   • What types of corporations are the sponsors of this site (you don't have to list individual companies)?
   • What types of people serve on the advisory board of this site (you don't have to list individual names)?
   • What do you see on this site that would make you think it is or is not an authoritative source of information on AIDS?
2. Facts about Women and Aids.
   IMPORTANT: follow the "Critical Thinking" link.
   • Who is the author of this site? Where does this person work?
   • What is the purpose of this site?
3. The Good News About Chocolate
   • Who is the publisher of this site?
   • Do you think this site is an authoritative source of information on the nutritional value of chocolate?
4. The Institute for Historical Review.
   • What is the purpose of this site?
   • What clues might make you think it is an authoritative source of information?
   • What clues might make you think it is not an authoritative source of information?
   • What is your conclusion? Is the site an authoritative source or not?
5. The Granger Movement.
   • Who (or what) is the author of this page?
   • Who(or what) is the author of the whole site?
   • Where should you really go to read this article about the Granger Movement?

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