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 Reliability and Relevance

The two most important criteria for evaluating websites for me are reliability and relevance, as these are the two areas where there are the most problems with online sources these days, particularly when used for educational purposes, and some of the information on the internet is inaccurate. For reliability, it is very helpful for students to dig deeper to determine if the information is accurate and if the source is trustworthy or not. More importantly, do research on the origin of the information to make sure it comes from the right source and has the right author. The other important criterion is relevance. This is applicable for school purposes; when doing project research on a specific topic, students must consider whether they need the information they found on the internet for their topic or not. How relevant is the information for their research, and does it really help contribute to their school project or not? An example: some points from the internet are not really relevant to the topic and may not be accurate, so it is important to look for the reliability and relevance of the information.

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  1. SepaFebruary 24, 2023 at 2:59 AM

    Reliability is one of my favorite because I wouldn't want to waste my time using a source that is not accurate and reliable. This will not only affect my grades but I would be sharing false information with others including myself. Great insights Mele!

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  2. Naomi FifitaFebruary 24, 2023 at 11:58 PM

    I totally agree with reliability and relevance being the most important for evaluating websites. We want websites that give correct information that applies to what we are learning. These are important when considering resources. Thanks for your thoughts!

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