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Viewing Online Sites

Like television, the Internet is a popular source of information. When you look for something online, try to answer these questions:

How does the information compare to other sources? 🟪 When you search for information on the Internet, look at more than one site, or check the information with a book or magazine. This comparison will help you check for accuracy.

Who publishes or develops the Internet site? 🟪 The publisher may be a company, a school, a person, a club, or some other group. Knowing who publishes the site can help you answer these questions:

• Is the information from a reliable source? Imagine that you’re looking for information about tornadoes. A website published by the National Weather Service has information from experts you can trust. A website published by someone who chases tornadoes as a hobby may not be as trustworthy.