Session+9

=﻿9.3: Evaluating Websites- Real or Fake?=

__﻿Reflection__
The information on the websites look like it was well-researched and believable. The pictures that you see on the homepages look real and make you want to look further into the information on the site to make sure they are.
 * What characteristics make these websites so convincing?
 * What evidence is available to prove that these websites are hoax sites?If you read the disclaimer on the pregnant man website, it tells the information is not reliable to use as a reference to make any medical decisions. Also, when you try to follow the links to other websites it doesn't lead you to a direct link about the pregnant man. When you read through the octupus website, you can tell that the creator is being really sarcastic. The F.A.Q.s on this website don't really have anything to do with the octupus.

I would tell someone to always read the disclaimer if there is one, and that it's important to thoroughly go through websites to look for any clues of sarcasm or if the content has a joking tone. They should also follow links to see if they take you where they say they're supposed to.
 * What guidance can we give our students to help them avoid websites that contain inaccurate information?