currency and the web
When it comes to internet resources, determining currency can prove to be a very difficult task.
Credible Web resources typically include a publication or update date at the top or the bottom of the page. However, in the event a publication date is not given, there are several techniques you can use to help determine the relative date when the resource was published.
Some browsers, such as Internet Explorer and FireFox, come equipped with a function that allows you to view the general properties that are associated with a given webpage. Using this function, you can determine a website's URL, what kind of protocol it uses, how big the website file is and even when the website was last modified (for static pages). To use this function, simply click the right mouse button (or CNTL – click for Mac) on the page content. In the menu that appears, look for and select the item termed "Properties" (Internet Explorer), or "View Page Info" (Firefox).
Another good indicator that a Web resource is outdated is the presence of any broken or missing links. Pages that contain these kind of components have likely not been recently reviewed, and as such are likely not current either. Unless timeliness is not of the essence for you, these kinds of resources should probably be avoided.
