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TYPES OF WEBSITES
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PERSONAL
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A personal website may
be created by an individual who wished to share information
with others on the net. However, this creates the greatest
risk of personal or persuasive information being presented on
the web. You will have more critical in analyzing the credibility
of the information provided on the pages of the website,
especially for research purposes. |
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Example 1,
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There are some specific
question that can help you evaluate a personal website. |
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ORGANIZATIONAL
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An organizational
website is usually created by an organization so as to
persuade or inform customers on their purpose or beliefs. |
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Example
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Specific
Questions |
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INFORMATIVE
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An informative website
usually presents facts on events, incidents or functions. The
information provided does not sway the reader to come with a
particular opinion, instead the website usually provides
information. |
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Example
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Specific
Questions |
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COMMERCIAL
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A commercial website is
sponsored by a particular company so as to promote and sell
customers their product. These websites have become popular
since the introduction of online shopping. |
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Example
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Specific
Questions |
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EDUCATIONAL |
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A website that is created
for the purpose of educating, be it subjects for
elementary to college. It has also become popular for professional
development. |
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Example
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