To that end, I will close with a list of strategies to use or adapt to fit your students’ needs as they refine their ability to think critically while conducting online research:
Is this site relevant to my needs and purpose?
What is the purpose of this site?
Who created the information at this site, and what is this person's level of expertise?
When was the information at this site updated?
Where can I go to check the accuracy of this information?
Why did this person or group put this information on the Internet?
Does the website present only one side of the issue, or are multiple perspectives provided?
How are information and/or images at this site shaped by the author's stance?
Is there anyone who might be offended or hurt by the information at this site?
How can I connect these ideas to my own questions and interpretations?