Because Web Sites Often Contain Inaccurate, Incomplete, or Biased Information

question 94

Essay

Because Web sites often contain inaccurate, incomplete, or biased information, evaluating Web resources presents a unique challenge. Teachers must know how to evaluate Web sites and teach their students how to do the same. List and describe at least seven criteria you should consider when evaluating a Web site.

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Definitions:

Settling Point

The Settling Point theory suggests that body weight is regulated by a balance between energy intake (food) and energy expenditure, where the body naturally seeks to maintain an equilibrium or "settling point."

Serving Size

A standardised amount of food or drink, recommended as a portion for consumption, often used in nutritional labelling.

Social Facilitation

The tendency for people to perform differently, typically better, when in the presence of others than when alone.

Hierarchy Of Needs

A theory in psychology proposed by Abraham Maslow suggesting that people are motivated by five basic categories of needs: physiological, safety, love, esteem, and self-actualization, in ascending order of importance.