Choose five websites that are possible resources for an upcoming assignment. Evaluate them on the currency, authority, accuracy, and purpose of their information. Consider the following questions and compare and contrast your findings.

■ What person or organization sponsors the site? What credentials do the authors have?

■ Does the site give evidence to support its claims? Does it give both sides of controversial issues?

■ Is the tone professional?

■ How complete is the information? What research is it based on?

■ How current is the information?

Based on your findings, which sites are best for your upcoming assignment and why?

As your instructor directs,

a. Write an email to your instructor summarizing your results.

b. Share your results with a small group of students.

c. Present your results to the class in an oral presentation.