It’s Online, but Is It on Target?
Part 3
Dot-What?
Look at the site’s address. What follows the dot?
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Dot-com is not the only for businesses; anyone
can use it. Dot-coms include well-known and respected companies, but also
private individuals.
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Dot-org usually indicates a not-for-profit organization.
Many dot-orgs present unbiased information, but others have political agendas,
focus on debatable issues instead of facts, and might not present all sides of
an argument.
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Dot-gov indicates a government website at the
federal, state or local level. The federal government is a good source of
statistics, and its sites are widely considered among the most reliable.
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Dot-mil is used by sites that are part of the
military.
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Dot-edu usually indicates a university website.
While it published research is generally considered very trustworthy, anyone
associated with the university whether a world renowned scholar or a freshman,
can be given space on its server. Professors sometimes put student course work
up on the Web, but that doesn’t mean they’re vouching for the information’s
accuracy.
Choose the Right!!
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