Chapter9 Information Evaluation Assessment

Chapter9 Information Evaluation Assessment


characteristics  of  good  websites  

*  Are impeccably clean
*  Have personality
*  Stand out
*  Are extremely effective
*  Are well thought out and usable

Examples

Ars Technica

Smashing Magazine

Bias information

What are common biases we deal with today? Some bias remarks are very clear like racism, sexism, elitism, favoritism and of course ethnic discrimination. Intelligence, beauty, physical ability and religious biases are all present as well. Bias can also be part of a point of view that includes personal preference, politics, and likes and dislikes. Bias also includes promoting a certain lifestyle or social and cultural status. Most information is biased.

Keep in mind, when looking to see if the news from any media source is biased is a little more difficult. News reporters on television are often biased and many people follow these opinions. Many service providers are reporting on things that may not all be true, because they also get their information based on the bias of others, but this provides for a larger audience.

Examples

The fight against racism continues around the world

Elitism Good and Bad