Teaching & Technology Issue pt. 2

So far, my research about how to tell if the information found on the internet is accurate and reliable has led me to believe that there is no one true way to tell. There are many signs to look for to see if the information comes from a reliable source. The main thing to look for is to see if the site references or is sponsred in any part by an organization that you know is reliable, say, The FDA, for example. If you are looking up information about food safety and nutrition and come across a website that says it is sponsored by the FDA, then there is a good chance it is legit. But, at the same time you can not let that be the only way to tell, especially with the availability of website creators and editors, it would not take much to slap an FDA logo on the page and say it's legit. Be vigilant and do some research. You might also want to check out the FDA's site, as well as a few others to clarify that the info you seek is accurate. John Hopkins University has a great write-up on their library page that helps explain numerous ways to tell if the information you are looking at is reliable or fraudulent. Check out their site here.