2.2.3

Reliable Information

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Reliable Information

Spotting reliable information

Spotting reliable information

  • The information might be more reliable if:
    • The information is on a site with a good reputation.
    • The information matches up with other sites.
    • The information is clear, well-written and free from errors.
Spotting unreliable information

Spotting unreliable information

  • The information might be less reliable if:
    • The information is somebody’s personal page.
    • No other sites say the same thing.
    • There are spelling or grammatical errors in the information.
    • There is rude, silly or disturbing content on the page.
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1

Using Computers

1.1

Computers as a Tool

1.1.1Uses of Computers1.1.2More Uses of Computers1.1.3Advantages of Information Technology1.1.4More Advantages of Information Technology
1.2

Data

1.2.1Storing Data1.2.2Databases1.2.3Sorting & Filtering Data1.2.4Interrogating Data
1.3

Plagiarism & Illegal Sharing

1.3.1Plagiarism1.3.2Copyrighted Content
2

Networks & the World Wide Web

2.1

Networks

2.1.1Parts of Networks2.1.2The Internet2.1.3The World Wide Web
2.2

Searching Online

2.2.1Searching the World Wide Web2.2.2Searching Tips2.2.3Reliable Information
2.3

Protecting Yourself Online

2.3.1Your Digital Footprint2.3.2Being Safe2.3.3Online Safety2.3.4Viruses2.3.5Malware2.3.6People Online2.3.7Your Feelings2.3.8Getting Help
3

Computational Thinking

3.1

Computational Thinking

3.1.1Computational Thinking3.1.2Decomposing Tasks3.1.3Algorithms (1/2)3.1.4Algorithms (2/2)3.1.5Logical Reasoning & Debugging
4

Computer Languages

4.1

Coding

4.1.1Code4.1.2Programs4.1.3Writing Programs4.1.4Writing Your Own Program: Input, Outputs, Design4.1.5Turning an Algorithm into an App (1/2)4.1.6Turning an Algorithm into an App (2/2)

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  1. 1
    Which of these things could indicate that information on a site might not be reliable?Multiple choice
  2. 2
    Which three of these may suggest that information on a site is reliable?True / false
  3. 3
    What happens if no other sites have the same information?Multiple choice
  4. 4
    You are searching for information on the internet and have found a website. This website has grammatical and spelling errors. <br><br>What should you do?Multiple choice
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