Writer's Choice Grade 6

Introduction
In this unit, you have learned how to access and evaluate Web sites using the Internet. This activity will evaluate a Web site.
Destination: The Westing Game Manuscript
Note: Clicking on the link above will launch a new browser window. Need help using your browser for this activity: Click here for tips.
Directions
Scroll down until you have read all four questions at the bottom of your screen. Skim the text for the answers. If you need more information&click on the Home link located at the bottom of the page. To find out more about Ellen Raskin's manuscript, follow the links on the signpost at the bottom of the page. Go to Google and enter the site's URL http://www.education.wisc.edu/ccbc/ into the search box. Click on Search, and then click on link to at the bottom of the results page. Notice how many other pages link to this site. Answer the following questions.

1			What person, organization, or company created this Web site?
2			Does the site provide facts on where the information was gathered or for what purpose?
3			Is there a way to check the information by contacting the person or organization that created the site?
4			Is this site reliable? How can you tell?