If you wanted students to learn how to critically evaluate what they read on Internet websites, you would be most likely to:
A) Ask students to consider the motives of the people creating the websites
B) Suggest that students check to see how recently the information was posted on the websites
C) Urge students to disregard any websites that aren't sponsored by a well-respected agency or organization
D) Tell students that websites with eye-catching graphics are usually designed by professionals and therefore offer credible information
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Asking students to consider the motives of the people creating the websites will help them to critically evaluate the bias or potential agenda behind the information presented on the website. It will also help them to determine the credibility and reliability of the information presented. This is a more comprehensive approach compared to simply checking how recently the information was posted or relying on the sponsorship of the website. Additionally, the attractiveness of the website design does not necessarily reflect the quality or accuracy of the information presented.

If You Wanted Students to Learn How to Critically Evaluate