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How to Evaluate Information What Is a Domain Name?

A good detective must know where the author is coming from (the author's point of view). Sites are often written for the following purposes: to sell something, to educate, to sound off, or to organize for or support a cause. In the URL of the Web site you'll find a DOMAIN name. These domain names will often help you to decide who is sponsoring the site and where they are coming from. The most common domain names are: .com - commercial organizations (usually will be trying to sell you something) .org  - usually non-profit organizations, but not always .edu - educational institutions .gov - government .net - organizations involved in Internet services .int  - international organizations

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