SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

EMPOWERMENT
TECHNOLOGY
Quarter 1 – Module 1
ICT in the Context of Global Communication
LESSON 1: What is Information and Communications Technology?

Information and Communications Technology (ICT) often deals

with the use of different technologies such as mobile phones, telephones,
computer, Internet, and other devices, as well as software and applications to
locate, save, send, and manipulate information. Empowering ICT is important for
its innovative uses impacts our daily lives. It has affected our ways of
communicating, made our lives more convenient, and assisted countries towards
their modernization plans.
Thus, there is a need to create a foundation of understanding in the world of ICT.

Information and Communications Technology (ICT) often deals with the use of
different technological inventions like mobile phones, telephones, computer,
Internet, and other devices, as well as software and applications to locate, save,
send, and manipulate information. ICT has greatly contributed to how easy our
lives has been today. Our gadgets have become part of our necessity that we
check on them after we wake up. It made communication easier. We can use
cellular phones that are designed for communicating with other people even they
are miles away from us. It has also assisted us in our work since there are Internet-
based jobs. It has revolutionized our education and in the modernization of our
economy.

ICT in the Philippines

Philippines is dubbed as the “ICT Hub of Asia” because of huge growth of
ICT-related jobs, one of which is BPO, Business Process Outsourcing, or call
centers. In a data gathered by the Annual Survey of Philippines Business and
Industries in 2010, the ICT industry shares 19.3% of the total employment
population.
When the internet was fully commercialized in 1995, it has tremendously
impacted culture and commerce, including the rise of near instant communication
by email, instant messaging, telephony (Voice over Internet Protocol or VoIP), two-
way interactive video calls, and the World Wide Web with its discussion forums,
blogs, social networking, and online shopping sites. Internet is the global system

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of interconnected computer networks that uses the Internet protocol suite (TCP/IP)
to communicate between networks and devices.
The World Wide Web
The World Wide Web is an information system on the Internet that allows
documents to be connected to other documents by hypertext links, enabling the
user to search for information by moving from one document to another. It was
invented by Tim-Berners Lee. The World Wide Web browser software, such as
Microsoft's Internet Explorer/Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, Apple's Safari, and
Google Chrome, let users navigate from one web page to another via the
hyperlinks embedded in the documents. These documents may also contain any
combination of computer data, including graphics, sounds, text, video, multimedia
and interactive content that runs while the user is interacting with the page. The
Web has enabled individuals and organizations to publish ideas and information
to a potentially large audience online at greatly reduced expense and time delay.
Types of Web Pages
• Web 1.0 or The Web. It is the first stage of the World Wide Web evolution.
It is a flat or stationary page since it cannot be manipulated by the user.
• Web 2.0 or The Social Web allows users to interact with the page, the user
may be able to comment or create a user account. Most website that we
visit today are Web 2.0.
• Web 3.0 or Semantic Web. The semantic web provides a framework that
allows data to be shared and reuse to deliver web content specifically
targeting the user. Search Engine will learn about you and your habits from
each search you perform and will gather details about you from your
previous activities like likes and social postings and present the answers as
per your preferences.

Below is a comparison of Web 1.0, Web 2.0 and Web 3.0:

https://lcy0210.wordpress.com/2019/01/11/web-3-0-to-5-0-is-coming-soon/
CRITERIA WEB 1.0 WEB 2.0 WEB 3.0
Communication Broadcast Interactive Engaged/ Invested
Information Static/ Read-only Dynamic Portable & Personal
Focus Organization Community Individual
Content Ownership Sharing Immersion
Interaction Web Forms Web Application Smart Applications

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Search Directories Tags/ Keywords Context/ Relevance
Metrics Page Views Cost per Click User Engagement
Advertising Banners Interactive Behavioral
Technologies HTML/ FTP Flash/ Java/ XML RDF/ RDFS/ OWL

Features of Web 2.0

FEATURES WEB 2.0
FOLKSONOMY allows users to collectively classify and find information using
freely chosen keywords (e.g. "tagging" by facebook). Tagging
uses the pound sign #, often referred to as hastag.
RICH USER dynamic content that is responsive to user input (e.g., a user
EXPERIENCE can "click" on an image to enlarge it or find out more
information)
USER the owner of website is not the only one who is able to put
PARTICIPATION content. Others are able to place a content on their own by
means of comments, reviews, and evaluation.
LONG TAIL services that are offered on demand rather than on a one-time
purchase. This is synonymous to subscribing to a data plan that
charges you for the amount of time you spent in the Internet, or
a data plan that charges you for the amount of bandwidth you
used.
SOFTWARE AS users will subscribe to a software only when needed rather
A SERVICE than purchasing them.

WHAT IS IT ACTIVITY: Where do I belong?

DIRECTIONS: Using the Internet, look for the webpages of the pages listed
below. Evaluate whether they are Web 1.0, Web 2.0, or Web 3.0. Write your
answers in your activity notebook.

1. Amazon.co.uk 6. Siri’s Apple Voice Recognition

2. 7.

3. 8. Encyclopedia Britannica

4. 9. Trio Healthcare Group

5. 10.

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WHAT’S NEWPLATFORMS AND SITES
Because of the wide capacity of Web 2.0, it has helped in creating dynamic
online platform sites. Online platform is a specially developed platform using
Internet technology. Online platforms have revolutionized access to any
information. Online platforms currently include, but are not limited to:

Presentation or Visualization
Cloud Computing
File Management
Mapping
Social Media

Let us go through them one by one!

1. Presentation or Visualization Platform allows you to present and share

presentations, infographics and videos with other people. It is used to
communicate information clearly and efficiently.
2. Cloud Computing Platform is also called as “The cloud.” It is the practice
of using a network of remote servers hosted on the internet. Instead of using
your computer’s hard drive, you store and access your data and programs
over the Internet.
3. File Management Platform is used for the storing, naming, sorting, and
handling of computer files. Allows you to convert and manage files without
download in the software tool.
4. Mapping Platform is a transformation taking the points of one space into
the points of the same or another space. Uses GPS to detect location and
used for navigation.
5. Social Media Platform is a computer-mediated tools that allow large group
of people to create, share or exchange information, interest and the
information shared can be in the form of ideas, pictures, videos or anything
that you want to create and share to virtual communities. It can be in the
following platforms:

Social Networks. These sites allow you to connect with other

people with the same interests or background.

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 Bookmarking Sites. These are sites that allow you to store and
manage links to various websites and resources.

Social News. These are sites that allow users to post their own
news items or links to other news sources.

Media Sharing. These are sites that allow you to upload and share
media content like images, music, and video. Media sharing sites
can be specific for video sharing, photo sharing, slide sharing, social
bookmarking, and gaming.

Microblogging. These are sites that focus on short updates from

the user. Those subscribed to the user will be able to receive these
updates. Posts are brief that range typically from 140 – 200
characters.

Blogs and Forums. These are websites that allow users to post
their content. Other users can comment on the said topic.

WHAT CAN I DO
ACTIVITY: Which Website Is It?

DIRECTIONS: Listed below are some of the platforms. Complete the table below
by providing name of website and a short description using the internet. Write your
answers on your notebook.
PLATFORMS NAMES OF WEBSITES DESCRIPTION
Presentation or
Visualization

Cloud Computing

File Management

Mapping

Social Networks

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Social News

Microblogging

Blogs and
Forums

Reflection: WHAT I HAVE LEARNED

Reflect on the following questions and answer them briefly on your activity
notebook. Please refer to the rubrics on the next page.
1. How dependent are we on technology?
____________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________

2. How do the different online platforms help you as a student in your chosen
track?
___________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________

Rubrics for grading:

Criteria Score
Completeness (5 points)
Does your response directly answer 5 4 3 2 1
each part of the question(s)?

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Knowledge (10 points)
Does your response clearly show you
have read and understand the lesson
content by correctly defining key
terms, key persons and summarizing 10 - 9 8-7 6-5 4-3 2-1
concepts?
Have you made inferences based on
this knowledge to personal or
modernday applications?
Writing Skills (5 points)
Do you write clearly, in complete
sentences, with minimal errors in 5 4 3 2 1
grammar and spelling?

ASSESSMENT
Directions: Read each item carefully and choose the letter of the correct answer.
Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper or in your notebook.

1. What type of web provides a framework that allows data to be shared and reuse
to deliver web content specifically targeting the user?
A. Web 1.0 B. Web 2.0 C. Web 3.0 D. Website

2. Which of the following is an example of sites under web 2.0?

A. Facebook B. YouTube C. Wikipedia D. All of the
above

3. What type of web page is classified as flat or stationary?

A. Web 1.0 B. Internet C. Web 2.0 D. Web 3.0

4. Twitter statuses are only composed of a few characters. What type of social
media site does Twitter belong?
A. Micro blogging C. Social Networks
B. Media Sharing D. Bookmarking Sites

For #’s 4-5, use the choices inside the box.

A. If only the FIRST statement is TRUE. C. If BOTH statements are TRUE.
B. If only the SECOND statement is TRUE. D. If BOTH statements are FALSE.

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5. Social networks are sites that allow you to connect with other people having the
same interests. It allows you to share your own news and other news from other
sources.

6. The Philippines is considered as the “ICT Hub in Asia.” The ICT Industry shares
19.3% of the total employment population in the Philippines coming from the
government agencies.

7. Marisa wants to publish her collections of original poems online. Which online
platform must she do this?
A. Social News B. Bookmarking Site C. YouTube D. Blogs

8. Watson is creating a cover video of his favorite song. Which online platform
must he publish this?
A. Social News B. Bookmarking Site C. YouTube D. Blogs

9. Cathy has created a very good slideshow presentation on a certain topic, and
she wants to share it to other teachers around the world. Which online platform
must she publish this?
A. Presentation Platforms C. File Management Platforms
B. Cloud Computing Platforms D. Social Media Platforms

10. What is the name of the symbol that is used to classify and categorize
information? A. Hashtag B. Question Mark C. Asterisk D. At sign

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WHAT I NEED TO KNOW
LESSON 2: Online Safety, Security and Netiquette

The internet is the guiding technology of the Information Technology Age

just as the electrical engine was of the Industrial Age. In these times, more and
more people are already engaged in the use of technology. These people who are
raised in a digital, media-saturated world are called digital natives. No doubt, the
Internet has been very useful to us but with the rise of instant messaging, chat
rooms, emails and social networking sites, it can also bring trouble - from
cyberbullying to more serious Internet dangers, including exposure to sexual
predators. Thus, internet safety is always our primary concern.

Lesson 2.1: Online Safety, Security and Netiquette

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 Online safety refers to the practices and precautions that should be observed when using the
internet to ensure that the users as well as their computers and personal information are safe
from crimes associated with using the internet. Below are personal information that must be
kept confidential.
There are numerous delinquencies that can be committed on the internet such
as stalking, identity theft, privacy violations, and harassment.

To avoid these online crimes, follow the following online safety measures:

Never give any personal information out about yourself over the internet.

Do not give any banking or sensitive information unless you are sure that it is a
reputable business having a secure service. To make sure that you are in a
secured network, the website address should begin with “https://’ as opposed
to “http://”. Never access your accounts by following an email link, instead type
your URL by yourself.

Info source: https://www.wikihow.com/Find-if-a-Website-Is-Legitimate

Never open messages or attachments from someone you do not know.

Regularly review your privacy settings in your online accounts to make sure you
are not sharing important personal information.

When using a public computer terminal, be sure to delete your browsing data
before leaving.

Keep your software updated to avoid security holes.

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 Do not download or install software or anything on your computer or cell phone
that is unknown to you.

Netiquette is a combination of the words network and etiquette. It is a set of rules

for behaving properly online. Below are the 10 rules of netiquette:

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 Flame war is a series of flame posts or
messages in a thread that are considered
derogatory in nature or are completely off-topic.
Often these flames are posted for the sole purpose
of offending or upsetting other users. The flame
becomes a flame war when other users respond to
the thread with their own flame message.
Image from:
https://twitter.com/Parkster00/status/1246347088625045504

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WHAT IS IT

Lesson 2.2: Kinds of Online Threats

There is no doubt that you need to be vigilant online. As the World Wide Web
evolved over the years, many internet predators have been playing on vulnerabilities
to attack computers and retrieve sensitive data from individuals. Half the time, we
aren’t even aware it is happening until it is too late.
Online threat is deemed any malicious act that attempts to gain access to a
computer network without authorization or permission from the owners. These are
usually done by computer hackers who uses the World Wide Web to facilitate
cybercrime. Web threats use multiple types of malware and fraud, all of which utilize
HTTP or HTTPS protocols, but may also employ other protocols and components,
such as links in email or Instant Messaging apps, or any malware attachments on
servers that access the Web. They benefit cybercriminals by stealing information for
subsequent sale and help absorb infected PCs into botnets. Web threats pose a broad
range of risks, including financial damages, identity theft, loss of confidential
information/data, theft of network resources, damaged brand/personal reputation, and
erosion of consumer confidence in e-commerce and online banking.
The following are the top kinds of online threats that you should be aware of:

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 Phishing happens when an email is sent from an internet criminal disguised as
an email from a legitimate, trustworthy source. The message is meant to lure
you into revealing sensitive or confidential information.

Image source: https://searchsecurity.techtarget.com/definition/phishing

 Pharming happens when a hacker (or “pharmer”) directs an internet user to a

fake website instead of a legitimate one. These “spoofed” sites can capture a
victim’s confidential information, including usernames, passwords, and credit
card data, or install malware on their computer. Pharmers usually focus on
websites in the financial sector, including banks, online payment platforms, or
other e-commerce destinations.

Image source: https://ed451phishnpharm.weebly.com/how-to-spot-a-fake-website-pharming.html

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 Internet Scam generally refers to someone using internet services or software
to defraud or take advantage of victims, typically for financial gain.
Cybercriminals may contact potential victims through personal or work email
accounts, social networking sites, dating apps, or other methods in attempts to
obtain financial or other valuable personal information. Online scams may come
in various forms such as lottery scam, charity fraud scams, job offer scams, and
online dating scams to name a few.

 Internet robots are also known as spiders, crawlers, and web bots. It is a
software application that is programmed to do certain tasks. Bots are
automated, which means they run according to their instructions without a
human user. Some bots are useful, such as search engine bots that index
content for search or customer service bots that help users. Other bots are "bad"
and are programmed to break into user accounts, scan the web for contact
information for sending spam, or perform other malicious activities. If it's
connected to the Internet, a bot will have an associated IP address.
 Malware or malicious software, is any program or file that is harmful to a
computer user. Here are the most common offenders in the rogues’ gallery of
malware:

Adware (advertising supported software) is unwanted software

designed to throw advertisements up on your screen. Example, pop-up
ads and banner ads.

Spyware is malware that secretly observes the computer user’s

activities without permission and reports it to the software’s author.
Example is a keylogger.
Virus and Worms are malwares that attach to another program and,
when executed—unintentionally by the user—replicates itself by
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 modifying other computer programs and infecting them with its own bits
of code.

Trojan, or Trojan horse, is one of the most dangerous malware types.

It usually represents itself as something useful in order to trick you.
Once it’s on your system, the attackers behind the Trojan gain
unauthorized access to the affected computer. From there, Trojans can
be used to steal financial information or install threats like viruses and
ransomware.

Ransomware is a form of malware that locks you out of your device

and/or encrypts your files, then forces you to pay a ransom to get them
back.

 Spams are unsolicited emails, instant messages coming from recipients that
are not granted verifiable permission for the message to be sent. Spam
messages can be damaging if you open or respond to it.

 Cyberstalking refers to the use of the internet or other electronic device to

harass or stalk individuals or organizations.

 Cyberbullying refers to the act of tormenting, harassing, or embarrassing

another person using the internet.

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  Spoofing happens when someone or something pretends to be something else
to gain our confidence, get access to our systems, steal data, steal money, or
spread malware.

WHAT CAN I DO
ACTIVITy: Show Me How You Hashtag
Direction: Look at the following images and create a hashtag based on the type of
online threat represented by each image. Write your answers in your activity
notebook.

Image source: https://www.avg.com/en/signal/what-is-spyware Image source: https://itigic.com/tag/adware/

1.
#_______________________
2. # _____________________

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Image source: https://dlpng.com/png/6702600 Image source:https://www.gtmaritime.com/free-phishing-
penetration-test/

3. # ________________________ 4. # _____________________
Image source: http://www.upgrademag.com/web/2018/07/18/entry-of-3rd-

telco-player-to-benefit-consumers-says-globe-telecom/

5. # ___________________________

WHAT I HAVE LEARNED

Reflect on this and write your answers in your notebook.

From all you have learned in Lesson 2, why is there a need to “think before you
click?”
Image source: https://shieldguide.wordpress.com/2017/03/12/think-before-you-
click/

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 ASSESSMENT
Directions: Read each item carefully and choose the letter of the correct answer.
Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper or in your notebook.

1. What type of malicious program is designed to replicate itself and transfer from
one computer to another either through the internet or local networks or data
storage like flash drives and CDs?
A. Adware C. Worms and Virus
B. Spyware D. Ransomeware

2. What harmful online programs are designed to send you advertisements, mostly
pop-up ads?
A. Adware C. Worms and Virus
B. Spyware D. Ransomeware

3. What harmful online program is used to record keystrokes done by users to

steal passwords?
A. Adware C. Worms and Virus
B. Spyware D. Ransomeware

4. What is ransomware based on?

A. Fear of hackers C. Fear of spyware
B. Fear of the Internet D. Fear of losing important files

5. Which of the following is an example of a “phishing” attack?

A. Sending someone an email that contains a malicious link that is
disguised to look like an email from someone reliable.
B. Creating a fake website that looks nearly identical to a real website in
order to trick users into entering their login information.
C. Sending someone a text message looks like a notification that the
person has won a contest.
D. Sending someone an email that records their keystroke activities while
using their computers.

6. Which of the following must NOT be done if you received an embarrassing

picture from your friend?
A. Tell your parents or teachers
B. Send the picture on to other friends
C. Talk to your friend about its negative outcomes.
D. Discourage your friend from sending pictures like that.

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 7. What is a flame in cyberspace?
A. A person who follows the rules of Netiquette.
B. An expert programmer.
C. An online chain letter.
D. A post or email message that expresses a strong opinion or criticism.

8. What is considered shouting over the Internet? A. Screaming at your computer.

B. Writing in all CAPS.
C. Putting a lot of exclamation marks at the end of a sentence.
D. Not answering a friend request on Facebook.

9. To avoid being cyber-bullied you should always...

A. Give out personal information to anyone who asks.
B. Strike first - post mean things about other people on your Wall on
Facebook.
C. Observe proper netiquette rules.
D. Ignore any requests from people to be your friend online.

10. How are you judged in cyberspace?

A. No one can see you, so no one can judge you.
B. You are judged by what you do on the Internet and how it looks - by
your spelling, grammar, and netiquette.
C. You are judged by your intent - if you didn't mean to hurt someone's
feelings, then it's okay.
D. You are judged by how you look - your profile picture is important.

WHAT I NEED TO KNOW

Lesson 3: Effective Internet Research

The Internet has made our lives easier especially in terms of doing research. By
browsing the internet, we can access limitless topics. Web-based catalogs are
available in many libraries to assist researchers in locating printed books, journals,
government documents and other materials. The biggest obstacle facing all
researchers on the internet is how to effectively and efficiently access the vast amount
of information available (The Internet: Research Tools, 2013).

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ACTIVITY 5: What’s my Name
Direction: Write all your answers in your activity notebook.
1. Using the Internet, try to search for your complete name.
2. Write down how many sites have featured your personal name and what is
written about you.
3. Answer the following:

What other information are written about you?

________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________

Are the search results coming from reliable sources? Why?

________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________

Should these bits of information need to be posted or shown in

public?
___________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
Lesson 3.1: Searching the Web

There are billions of information on the web and it is a challenge for us to truly find
which information is reliable and relevant. Here are some tips you may use to be able
to look for relevant and reliable sources:

Search Engines are websites used for retrieval of data, files, or documents from
data bases. Some search engines we use today are:

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 Anatomy of a URL
A URL is one type of Uniform Resource Identifier (URI). It is a generic term
for all types of names and addresses that refer to objects on the world wide
web. Knowing the URL endings will give you clues to who is sponsoring the
website and help evaluate the sources.

https://www.searchenginejournal.com/alternative-searchengines/271409/#close

4 5
1 2 3 6 7

1. Protocol 4. Top-level Domain 7. Named anchor

2. Subdomain 5. Folders/ Paths
3. Domain 6. Page

Popular Domains
Top- level Domains
.edu – educational institution
.org – non-profit organization
.gov – government site
.com – commercial site
.net - network
Country code top level domains
.ph – Philippines
.eu – European Union
.uk – United Kingdom
.au - Australia

Search Skills and Tools

1. Boolean Logic – narrows, broadens, or
eliminates search term.
a. Boolean “or” – this operator will find
pages that include either of the search
terms.
Ex. A or B

b. Boolean “and” – this operator will

retrieve only pages containing both
terms
Ex. A and B

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 A B

c. Boolean “not” – this operator will find

pages that do not include search term
immediately following it.
Ex. A not B

A B

2. Phase Searching – is used to search for famous quotes, proper names,

recommendations, etc. It encloses the phrase in quotation marks.
Ex. “Jane Doe” “To be or not to be”
3. Plus (+) – indicates that the word after the sign is a required word must be
found in search. Example: +fire
4. Minus (–) sign – indicates to exclude a word from your search that is not
required on the result. Example: Jaguar speed –car
5. Ampersand (@) is used to find social tags. Example: @SteveJobs
6. Hashtag (#) is used to find popular hashtags. Example: #LawOfClassroom
7. Finding Documents – using the filetype refines the search for documents
on the web.
o filetype:pdf o
filetype:doc o
filetype:xls
Ex. ICT in the Philippines pdf
8. Searching Site – the sites find webpage from a website.
Ex.: National Geographic information in Australia
Search: Australia site: NationalGeographic.com

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 e WHAT’S NEW
Lesson 3.2: Evaluating Sites

The web provides access to some excellent information and can also give access
to those that are irrelevant and outdated. Here is some checklist that you can use to
evaluate your website:
1. Authority. It reveals that the person, institution or agency responsible for a site
has the qualifications and knowledge to do so. Evaluating a web site for
authority:
✓ Authorship: It should be clear who developed the site.
✓ Contact information should be clearly provided: e-mail
address, snail mail address, phone number, and fax number.
✓ Credentials: the author should state qualifications,
credentials, or personal background that gives them authority
to present information.
✓ Check to see if the site supported by an organization or a
commercial body

2. Purpose. The purpose of the information presented in the site should be clear.
Some sites are meant to inform, persuade, state an opinion, entertain, or parody
something or someone. Evaluating a web site for purpose:
✓ Does the content support the purpose of the site?
✓ Is the information geared to a specific audience (students,
scholars, general reader)?
✓ Is the site organized and focused?
✓ Are the outside links appropriate for the site?
✓ Does the site evaluate the links?

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3. Coverage. This refers to how comprehensive the website is in their discussion
of certain topics. Evaluating a web site for coverage:
✓ Does the site claim to be selective or comprehensive?
✓ Are the topics explored in depth?
✓ Compare the value of the site’s information compared to other
similar sites.
✓ Do the links go to outside sites rather than its own?
✓ Does the site provide information with no relevant outside
links?

4. Currency. It refers to: (1) how current the information presented is, and (2) how
often the site is updated or maintained. It is important to know when a site was
created, when it was last updated, and if all of the links are current.
Evaluating a web site for currency involves finding the date information was:
✓ first written
✓ placed on the web ✓ last revised

5. Objectivity. Objective sites present information with a minimum of bias.

Evaluating a web site for objectivity:
✓ Is the information presented with a particular bias?
✓ Does the information try to sway the audience?
✓ Does site advertising conflict with the content?
✓ Is the site trying to explain, inform, persuade, or sell
something?

6. Accuracy. It refers to the credibility of the website. Evaluating a web site for
accuracy:
✓ Reliability: Is the author affiliated with a known, respectable
institution?
✓ References: do statistics and other factual information receive
proper references as to their origin?
✓ Is the information comparable to other sites on the same
topic?
✓ Does the text follow basic rules of grammar, spelling and
composition?
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 ✓ Is a bibliography or reference list included?

Activity 6: Evaluating Websites: Checklist

This activity is adapted from the University of Maryland: Evaluating Web Sites: A Checklist
www.lib.umd.edu/tl/guides/evaluating-checklist

Directions:
1. Using the Internet, research on topics under CoVid-19 in the Philippines.
2. Read through the checklist and answer each question in your notebook.
3. Attach a printout of the web site you are evaluating and paste in your notebook:

Print out of the website

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1. What is the URL or web address of the web site you are evaluating?

http://_____________________________________________________
2. What is the title of the web site?
____________________________________

AUTHORITY AND ACCURACY

I couldn’t tell the author is:

_______________________________________

Who is the author of the web site?

What authorship clues did the URL (web address) provide? Check all that apply:

company (.com) country-specific site (e.g., .uk)

non-profit organization (.org) military site (.mil) academic

institution (.edu) network of computer (.net) government

agency (.gov) other? Please describe:

personal web page (e.g., www.jamieoliver.com)

PURPOSE AND CONTENT

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 What is the purpose of the web page or site? Check all that apply:

A personal web page

A company or organization web site
A forum for educational/public service information
A forum for scholarly/research information
For entertainment
An advertisement or electronic commerce A
forum for ideas, opinions, or points of view
Other – please explain:

In your own words, briefly describe the purpose of the web site:
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________

What does the web site provide? Check one:

Balanced, objective or factual information

Biased, subjective or opinionated statements
Are the arguments well supported? ____ Yes ____ No
Both objective and subjective information
I couldn’t tell
Other – please explain:

Does the web site provide any contact information or means of

communicating with the author or webmaster? ____ Yes _____ No

CURRENCY

I couldn’t tell
It was updated on:___________________________________

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When was the web site last revised, modified, or updated?
Is the site well maintained?

I couldn’t tell
Yes
No

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