University of Guelph Library
Authority & Accuracy
Examine the pairs of sites listed below. What evidence can you find to determine the basis for claims made on these pages? How could you tell whether or not the information provided is accurate?
Pair 1
- Dihydrogen Monoxide
DHMO - www.dhmo.org - Freshwater Web site
www.ec.gc.ca/water
Pair 2
- George W. Bush
www.georgewbush.com - George W. Bush
www.georgewbush.org
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This exercise is based on an instructional web site created by J. Alexander and M. Tate, Wolfgram Memorial Library, Widener University. The original Web site, Evaluating Web Pages is copyrighted by Widener University, 1996-1999. It was created by Esther Grassian and Diane Zwemer. Permission is granted for unlimited non-commercial use of this exercise.