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Learn about the significance of Uniform Resource Locators (URLs) and domains in evaluating internet research websites. Discover how to assess websites based on criteria such as credibility, reliability, and relevance.
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How to Evaluate Internet Research WebSites
What’s in a Name? • Uniform Resource Locator (URL): address of documents on the Web http://www.google.com Protocol Domain
What is a domain? • Indicates a type of organization, geographical location, or both • Designated in the suffix as .com for commercial enterprises in the U.S. DOMAINS TO KNOW .com = a commercial business .edu = an educational institution .gov = a governmental institution .org = a non-profit organization .mil = a military site .net = a network site
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