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LO4.1
CIS 11 Revision for final exam
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Computer Science
Undergraduate 1
03/05/2012

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Term
What is information quality?
Definition
The attributs of data which has been transformed for a specific purpose.
Term
What is an example of regulated and unregulated information?
Definition
Regulated - Library
Unregulated - Internet
Term
What are the 4 main areas when assessing the qualitiy and timelines of an information source?
Definition
The Source
The Content
Purpose and Intended Audience
Timelines
Term
The Source
How can you determine who wrote it?
Definition
- Finding the name of the organisation
- Checking the About Us options
- Checking the URL of the webpage
Term
The Source - Where is it?
What does the following URL stand for?
.com
Definition
Commercial site
Term
The Source - Where is it?
What does the following URL stand for?
.edu or .ac
Definition
Education or academic website
Term
The Source - Where is it?
What does the following URL stand for?
.gov
Definition
Government website
Term
The Source - Where is it?
What does the following URL stand for?
.mil
Definition
Military website
Term
The Source - Where is it?
What does the following URL stand for?
.net
Definition
Network site
Term
The Source - Where is it?
What does the following URL stand for?
.org
Definition
Organisation (usually a non profit site)
Term
The Source - Where is it?
What does the following URL stand for?
.au
Definition
Australia
Term
The Source - Where is it?
What does the following URL stand for?
.it
Definition
Italy
Term
The Source - Where is it?
What does the following URL stand for?
.de
Definition
Germany
Term
The Source - Where is it?
What does the following URL stand for?
.uk
Definition
United Kingdom
Term
The Source - Where is it?
What does the following URL stand for?
.ca
Definition
Canada
Term
The Source - Where is it?
What does the following URL stand for?
non
Definition
generally USA
Term
The Content - What is it?
What are the factors of what is it?
Definition
- Is it appropriate
- Is it presented well
- Is it complete
Term
Purpose and Intended Audience
What is the purpose, description and domain of the type:
Informational
Definition
Purpose - To present facts, information, research data, reference materials
Domain - .edu or .gov
Term
Purpose and Intended Audience
What is the purpose, description and domain of the type:
News
Definition
Description
Provide current information on local, national and internations news which suppliment print newspapers, periodicals and TV programs
Domain - .com or .org
Term
Purpose and Intended Audience
What is the purpose, description and domain of the type:
Advocacy
Definition
Description - To promoto a particular cause or point of view, often concerned with a controversial issue and sponsored by a non profit group
Domain - .com or .org
Term
Purpose and Intended Audience
What is the purpose, description and domain of the type:
Personal
Definition
Provide information about an individual and their interests and accomplishments.
Egs. Publications or include the individual’s resume.
Domain -


Varies…may contain .com, .org, .biz, .edu, .info
May contain a tilde (~)
Term
Purpose and Intended Audience
What is the purpose, description and domain of the type:
Commercial
Definition
Description - To promote goods or services. May provide news and information related to products.
Domain - .com, .biz, .info
Term
What are the factors of Purpose and Intended Audience
Definition
- Why write it
- Who was it written for
Term
What are the factors in Timeliness
Definition
When was it written
Term
What are the key factors of Source Evaluation?
Definition
- What is the purpose of the document?
- Where does the document come from?
- For whom is the document intended?
- When was the document published?
- What does the document look like?
- What do others say about the document?
Term
What are the evaluating sources: Questions to Consider
Definition
- Relevance
- Author's Purpose and Audience
- Authority
- Timeliness
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