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
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, might not present all sides of an argument.
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Dot-gov indicates
a government is a good resource 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 its 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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