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Genetic Disorder Research Project: Evaluating Websites

Using a Website as a Source

You will be searching for two websites pertaining to your topic.  

You will want to make sure that you are evaluating the websites you are using to ensure they are credible and providing accurate information.  You can do this by using:

  • The 7 Layers of Website Evaluation 
  • Lateral Reading 

Evaluating Websites

As you conduct your research, you may want to use a website as one of your sources.  Remember to use the 7 Layers of Website Evaluation to help evaluate the website.  

The 7 Layers of Website Evaluation InfoGraphic was created based on Indian Prairie District 204's Research Handbook. The District 204 Research Handbook is a joint project between the Metea, Neuqua, and Waubonsie High School LMCs. 

Lateral Reading

Evaluating Digital Information

Using Wikipedia