Recognizing Trustworthy Websites
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Objective
I can identify characteristics that make a website trustworthy.
Part 1 of 3
Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
When examining a website's address, always look for "https://" to signify a secure connection, and domains like ".gov" or ".edu" are often more reliable.
- 2
To determine if a source is trustworthy, check who created the website and if the author is an expert on the topic, often found in an "About Us" section.
- 3
Trustworthy website content should appear well-researched and supported by evidence, have a recent publication or update date, and display good grammar and spelling.
Part 2 of 3
Practice
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When examining a website's address (URL), what two specific features should you look for to help determine if it is trustworthy?
Explain why checking the publication or last updated date of a website's content is an important step in evaluating its trustworthiness.
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
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“You find a website claiming to have a revolutionary new method for studying that guarantees perfect grades. The URL is "http://studyhacks.biz", and the site has no "About Us" section. The content includes several grammar errors and was last updated in 2018. Based on the reading passage, list three reasons why you should question the trustworthiness of this website.”
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