SKILLS FOR CRITICAL EVALUATION OF INTERNET INFORMATION AMONG HEALTHCARE STUDENTS
SKILLS FOR CRITICAL EVALUATION OF INTERNET INFORMATION AMONG HEALTHCARE STUDENTS

Summary/Abstract: The ability to critically evaluate online information is crucial for academic success and lifelong learning, influencing how students structure arguments and integrate new knowledge. The research paper focuses on healthcare students' critical evaluation skills of internet information. The study utilized a self-reported questionnaire to assess healthcare students' abilities, revealing a lack of skills in evaluating web resources. The assessment tool developed for the study was validated and found to have a high level of internal consistency. The mean score of students for critical evaluation of web information was 34.61 with a standard deviation of 7.895, and the scores varied between a minimum of 14 and a maximum of 54. No statistically significant differences were found in the scores based on students' gender, year of study, or age. The findings suggest a critical need for ongoing development and implementation of targeted educational interventions to enhance students' ability to evaluate web resources effectively in the digital age.

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