Choose five websites that are possible resources for a report. Evaluate them on the credibility and trustworthiness of their information. Consider the following questions and compare and contrast your findings.

■ What person or organization sponsors the site? What credentials do the authors have?

■ Does the site give evidence to support its claims?

Does it give both sides of controversial issues?

■ Is the tone professional?

■ How complete is the information? What is it based on?

■ How current is the information?

Based on your findings, which sites are best for your report and why?

As your instructor directs,

a. Write an e-mail to your instructor summarizing your results.

b. Share your results with a small group of students.

c. Present your results to the class in an oral presentation