Using the Internet to access oral health information.

The Internet is increasingly being used to access information, but it can be intimating and frustrating. Understanding the basics of the Internet and the World Wide Web, including how to evaluate the quality and accuracy of online resources, is essential for today's oral health educator and practiti...

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Publicado en:Journal of Dental Hygiene Vol. 75; no. 1; pp. 39 - 45
Autor principal: Brown KM
Formato: glossary pictorial tables/charts website Journal Article
Publicado: American Dental Hygienists Association Winter2001
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Sumario:The Internet is increasingly being used to access information, but it can be intimating and frustrating. Understanding the basics of the Internet and the World Wide Web, including how to evaluate the quality and accuracy of online resources, is essential for today's oral health educator and practitioner. This article provides the reader with Internet basics and five criteria to use when evaluating online information sources: authority, accuracy, objectivity, currency, coverage, and intended audience.