If you are unfamiliar with the World Wide Web, see Using
the Internet for some suggestions on how to judge the quality or reliability of
information on any website. Directions For this assignment,explore the web sites below. Select one website that seems most interesting to you, and answer the questions at the end of the list. If you would like to look at relevant websites that are not on thist list, please see instructions for that alternative below. Reading One, Chapter One: Why Go to College?
P.O.W.E.R.
Learning Who
Needs College? The Tyranny of the Diploma U.S. Census Bureau The Life long Learning
Network Preparing
for College About College.Com Reading Two, Chapter One: Hero on Parade
Horatio Alger Association
of Distinguished Americans Motivational
Quotes Literacy
Link Forum: Walter Anderson Parade Magazine Carson Scholars Fund Reading Three, Chapter One: Saved
Malcom
X: A Research Site Interview
with Malcom X Reviews
of the movie, Malcom X About Islam
and Muslims Option: As an alternative, you may do a search for other relevant websites that address these topics. If you choose this option, be sure to note which websites you used by answering the following questions: 1. What is the URL or address for this site?
2. Who created the site?(This may be an individual, an organization, or an
institution. For some websites, it's difficult to determine who is responsible
for the content. If that is the case for the website you looked at, indicate
that here.) Questions for Evaluating a Website.
Describe the website.
1. What do you think is the main purpose of this site?
2. Is this site effective, in your opinion?
3. If so, what elements does it have that make it a good site?
If not, what elements would you recommend to make it better? React to the content of the website.
4. Why did you choose this site to explore?
5. Did you obtain the information you expected to find?
6. What questions do you have about any aspect of the site?
7. What is the most valuable part of this website?
8. How will this information affect your life?
9. How does this information support the readings in your textbook?
10. Add any other comments you would like to share. For example, would you recommend
this site to your classmates or friends? Did you experience frustration with
any aspect of this assignment? |