Health Online
Find Valid Health Information
Step 1. Questions
How can you trust that the health information you read on an Internet site is accurate, or reliable? Part of the answer depends upon the reputation of the writer, or the publisher of the site. Government agencies, respected health organizations, universities and hospitals all are excellent sources of accurate and reliable health information.
To judge the reliability of information, look at the mission, or purpose of the Web site. Is the Web site devoted to health education, or to selling a product or service?
For this e-Journal project, choose a health topic to research. The topic may relate to either physical, mental and emotional, or family and social health. Topics may be as broad or as specific as you like. Then, research at least three Web pages that offer information on this topic. Include the addresses of the Web pages in your report. Be sure to get your parent or guardian’s permission before you do this.
As you explore the Web sites that relate to your health topic, answer the following questions:- Who publishes the Web site? What is their mission or purpose? Is the writer, or publisher of the site reputable? Explain.
- Who is the intended audience for the Web site? Explain.
- Do you trust the information you read at the site? Is the information accurate, or reliable? Explain.
- Would you recommend the Web site to someone who wants to learn about the health topic? Why or why not? Explain.
The links in Step 2 will take you to the home pages of several large Web sites. Explore at least three Web sites to find pages for the health topic you chose. You may want to use search engines, as well.
When you are ready, follow Steps 3 and 4 to write your report.
Step 2. Research
Research answers for the questions you were asked in Step 1. Visit these Web sites. Take notes about them on this page, too!
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