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Evaluating Online Videos

When you find a video you are interested in, click on it to watch it. Afterward, if you are a member of the video-sharing site, you can rate the video and leave comments.

• Rating videos: Rating the video (often by giving it from one to five stars) helps other viewers decide if they want to watch it.
• Leaving comments: Responding to the video or to another person’s comments gives you the opportunity to “talk with” other viewers and share ideas.

Sharing Videos

After you view a video, the site may suggest similar videos. Consider the picture, heading, ratings, and other information before deciding to watch other videos.

If you find a video you really like, the site often allows you to mark it in a number of ways:

• Favorites: Keep a list of favorite videos to easily find them again.
• Playlists: Keep a list of videos you enjoy viewing together, one after another.
• Share: Post videos to your page on a social networking site and share them with friends.