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Introduction
The four dimensions of globalisation that Giddens mentions in his text encompass many aspects of
the processes connected to this phenomenon. On the internet you find an abundance of sites that
provide information on one or another of these dimensions.
The goal of this WebQuest is to get a good grasp on these dimensions and to be able to evaluate
the quality of websites.
Task
You are asked to write a short text in groups about your findings relating to the four
dimensions.
Instructions
Investigate a minimum of 2 websites that explicitly deal with one of the four
dimensions of globalisation (8 in total) according to the following instructions:
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Begin by surfing the links on the web links available in this lesson.
See where they lead you. You shall have to explore embedded links
since the information you are looking for does not always just pop up on a site.
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Find 2 different sites to each of the four dimensions (8 in total).
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Describe the content of these sites and explain why you chose it.
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Make a comment to each of the site regarding their usefulness and quality.
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Prepare a text of 2-4 A4 pages and post it in the respective place that is assigned to this task.
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Before you decide to accept the information you find on a website, evaluate the
website. Not all websites are of equal value. A checklist of questions for
evaluating websites includes:
- Is the author of the site mentioned?
- Is a contact link or contact information provided?
- Is there a section explaining the organization/institution's mission and the purpose of the website
(normally in the section "About us"? (The url ending can help you identify the author: .com is a
commercial site, .org a non-profit organization; .gov is a governmental institution; and .edu is
an educational/academic institution.)
- Is the information presented in an objective and balanced manner?
- Is the information on the site accurate?
- How up-to-date is the information?
- Is the data provided on the site confirmed or supported by other sites you've visited?
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