Evaluating credibility
You can evaluate a site to some extent by looking for references to it on other reputable websites. You can check which sites link to or reference the website being validated simply by searching on its URL. Enter the URL into a search engine and it should return a list of websites where the URL is found.
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Try this out by searching on www.qca.org.uk which is the URL for the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority. You will find links to many respectable curriculum related sites, including government departments. |
We have now covered a variety of methods which can be used to establish the authority and/or credibility of websites. With experience you will know which method(s) are best in any instance. The next activity provides an opportunity to practice using different methods.
Now let's take a look at Accuracy ...
