https://padlet.com/jaysonmartinez2/6vd35bui08c87hux A Small Overview of Domains, News Organizations and their Trustworthiness en-us 2021-06-13 16:09:26 UTC 2026-02-09 05:44:10 UTC hello@padlet.com jaysonmartinez2 https://padlet.com/jaysonmartinez2/6vd35bui08c87hux/wish/1603481184 2021-06-13 16:11:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jaysonmartinez2/6vd35bui08c87hux/wish/1603481184 jaysonmartinez2 https://padlet.com/jaysonmartinez2/6vd35bui08c87hux/wish/1603484330 2021-06-13 16:15:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jaysonmartinez2/6vd35bui08c87hux/wish/1603484330 jaysonmartinez2 https://padlet.com/jaysonmartinez2/6vd35bui08c87hux/wish/1603485512 2021-06-13 16:16:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jaysonmartinez2/6vd35bui08c87hux/wish/1603485512 jaysonmartinez2 https://padlet.com/jaysonmartinez2/6vd35bui08c87hux/wish/1603486086 Can You Spot The Difference?]]> 2021-06-13 16:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jaysonmartinez2/6vd35bui08c87hux/wish/1603486086 jaysonmartinez2 https://padlet.com/jaysonmartinez2/6vd35bui08c87hux/wish/1603488475 A domain name is a unique, easy-to-remember address used to access websites.

Example:
Facebook.com]]> 2021-06-13 16:20:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jaysonmartinez2/6vd35bui08c87hux/wish/1603488475 jaysonmartinez2 https://padlet.com/jaysonmartinez2/6vd35bui08c87hux/wish/1603491006 Domain name extensions are the last part of a domain name. They make accessing the web easier.

Example:
-.com, -.org, -.net, etc.]]> 2021-06-13 16:24:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jaysonmartinez2/6vd35bui08c87hux/wish/1603491006 jaysonmartinez2 https://padlet.com/jaysonmartinez2/6vd35bui08c87hux/wish/1603510645 Government websites end in .gov  are among the most reliable sources on the web.  BUT beware of political sites, their intent is usually used to sway public opinion.Only government organizations are permitted to use it.]]> 2021-06-13 16:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jaysonmartinez2/6vd35bui08c87hux/wish/1603510645 jaysonmartinez2 https://padlet.com/jaysonmartinez2/6vd35bui08c87hux/wish/1603511625 University web sites end in .edu, are usually reliable. ]]> 2021-06-13 16:51:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jaysonmartinez2/6vd35bui08c87hux/wish/1603511625 jaysonmartinez2 https://padlet.com/jaysonmartinez2/6vd35bui08c87hux/wish/1603512386  Most commonly used by nonprofit organizations, this domain extension has since grown to be nearly as ubiquitous as .com. Anyone can register a .org domain name. While many professional organizations end in .org, there are also many .orgs that are biased and promote a specific agenda]]> 2021-06-13 16:52:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jaysonmartinez2/6vd35bui08c87hux/wish/1603512386 jaysonmartinez2 https://padlet.com/jaysonmartinez2/6vd35bui08c87hux/wish/1603513472 Originally designed for commercial businesses, but can now be used by any individual or organization on the Internet. Company web sites generally end in .com. These sites are great for information about a particular company. However be aware that company websites are used to promote, so be sure the information is non-biased.]]> 2021-06-13 16:54:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jaysonmartinez2/6vd35bui08c87hux/wish/1603513472 jaysonmartinez2 https://padlet.com/jaysonmartinez2/6vd35bui08c87hux/wish/1603514857 Intended for use by networks (internest service providers), but can now be used and registered by anyone.]]> 2021-06-13 16:56:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jaysonmartinez2/6vd35bui08c87hux/wish/1603514857 jaysonmartinez2 https://padlet.com/jaysonmartinez2/6vd35bui08c87hux/wish/1603537937 2021-06-13 17:28:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jaysonmartinez2/6vd35bui08c87hux/wish/1603537937 jaysonmartinez2 https://padlet.com/jaysonmartinez2/6vd35bui08c87hux/wish/1603538647 Method for Evaluating information
Currency: Timeliness of information.
Relevance: Relation to your needs.
Authority: Source of the information.
Accuracy: Reliability, Truthfulness, and correctness.
Purpose: Reason the information exists.]]> 2021-06-13 17:29:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jaysonmartinez2/6vd35bui08c87hux/wish/1603538647 jaysonmartinez2 https://padlet.com/jaysonmartinez2/6vd35bui08c87hux/wish/1603542502 2021-06-13 17:35:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jaysonmartinez2/6vd35bui08c87hux/wish/1603542502 jaysonmartinez2 https://padlet.com/jaysonmartinez2/6vd35bui08c87hux/wish/1603549017  The timeliness of the information.

• When was it published or posted?
•  Has the information been revised or updated?
• Are the links functional?

]]> 2021-06-13 17:44:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jaysonmartinez2/6vd35bui08c87hux/wish/1603549017 jaysonmartinez2 https://padlet.com/jaysonmartinez2/6vd35bui08c87hux/wish/1603549711 The importance of the information for your needs. 

• Does the information relate to your topic or answer your question?
• Who is the intended audience?
• Would you be comfortable citing this source in your research paper?

]]> 2021-06-13 17:45:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jaysonmartinez2/6vd35bui08c87hux/wish/1603549711 jaysonmartinez2 https://padlet.com/jaysonmartinez2/6vd35bui08c87hux/wish/1603550125 The source of the information.

• Who is the author/publisher/source/sponsor?
• What are the author's credentials or organizational affiliations?
• Is there contact information, such as a publisher or email address?
• Does the URL reveal anything about the author or source?  Examples: .com .edu .gov .org .net

]]> 2021-06-13 17:45:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jaysonmartinez2/6vd35bui08c87hux/wish/1603550125 jaysonmartinez2 https://padlet.com/jaysonmartinez2/6vd35bui08c87hux/wish/1603550840  The reason the information exists. 

• What is the purpose of the information?  Is it to inform, teach, sell, entertain or persuade?
• Do the authors/sponsors make their intentions or purpose clear?
• Is the information fact, opinion or propaganda?
• Does the point of view appear objective and impartial?
• Are there political, ideological, cultural, religious, institutional or personal biases?

]]> 2021-06-13 17:46:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jaysonmartinez2/6vd35bui08c87hux/wish/1603550840 jaysonmartinez2 https://padlet.com/jaysonmartinez2/6vd35bui08c87hux/wish/1603551841 The reliability, truthfulness and correctness of the content.

• Where does the information come from?
• Is the information supported by evidence?
• Has the information been reviewed or refereed?
• Can you verify any of the information in another source or from personal knowledge?
• Does the language or tone seem unbiased and free of emotion?
• Are there spelling, grammar or typographical errors? 

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