Re: Misinformation

[Joni J Rathbun <jrathbun@OREDNET.ORG>]

On Tue, 4 Apr 2000, Marylou Banks wrote:

> Good morning!
> A recent post that included what appeared to be a terrific science website,
> and the subsequent post by a netter who's husband reviewed the site and
> found significant misinformation, made me ponder again about our time. It
> is so great to network and share sites - it's super for us, for teachers,
> for kids. . .but we do have the obligation to be sure we are offering
> accurate information. Does anyone have guidelines for determining
> authenticity? The internet - can be a blessing, but it's another claim on
> our strained time resources. . .
> Marylou

The guidelines I use are common -- Is there an identified
author? Credible sponsor or organization? (American Cancer Society vs
Joe's Cancer Site) Are references provided? IF at an .edu site, is
it professional work or student work? I'm especially careful at
~name sites and have even written for more info about authenticity
and credibility...

But I'm at the point now where I'm willing to pay. That is, I
pay SLJ and Booklist and others to provide me with reviews of
quality resources. I trust them to provide some guidance as
to credibility and authenticity too because 1) I just don't have
the time to review every book I may need, and 2) I simply
can't be an expert in every subject area. So as the net
expands and my own time shrinks, I need access to more web
reviews than I'm currently finding. I need both quality and
quantity. And while I still prefer my review journals be in
print I'd like an electronic version available (password
for paid subscribers?) so I can more easily manipulate the
text for inclusion in a web site and other docs.

So ... more reviews please... positive AND negative. I
want to link to the best. I can no longer keep up with
the task on my own -- and I will never be an expert in
all subject areas.



   J. Rathbun | Library Teacher - Media Specialist
   Lincoln Elementary School - Las Vegas
   jrathbun@orednet.org [home]
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   things which get you. And all you can do is to go
   where they can find you."

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