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ENG 1AEX (Cole) - iSearch Project: your choice of topic: Web Resources

CRAAP Test - Evaluating Websites

The quality of the information you find on the Web varies tremendously so it is always a good idea to check the information against another source. As with all information resources, whether in print or on the Internet, you evaluate its quality based on the following criteria:

  • Currency (Is the information up to date?)
  • Relevance (Does the information meet your needs?)
  • Authority (What are the qualifications of the author?)
  • Accuracy (Is it free from mistakes and errors?)
  • Purpose (Who is the audience? Why does this content exist?)

That's just the basics.  Learn more!

Evaluating Websites and Other Research Tutorials (LPC)

Evaluating Information - Applying the CRAAP Test (CSU Chico Library)

Search Engines

Searching Websites

Many of the best sites to use are those from international (.int), education (.edu), government (.gov), and private organizations & foundations (.org). To quickly search for sites from these entities, use the "site:" search to limit your results.

Sample Search Statements

  • Happiness AND laws OR policies -site:com

  • Laws OR policies OR practices AND happiness OR contentment OR satisfaction site:gov

  • Money AND happiness

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