The internet is a great starting place to search for information on your topic. But, because there is so much information out there and anyone can put anything on the web, you need to learn how to evaluate your sources. You can use the following checklist to help you to determine the reliability of the information you find on a website: |
ACCURACY
AUTHORITY
Hint: Look for links providing information about the author and his or her email address. Check for "about us," "philosophy," etc. for information about the organization.
OBJECTIVITY
CURRENCY
Consider if currency is especially important for the research topic.
COVERAGE
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