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WMST 1 (Bengiveno) - Introduction to Womens Studies: Searching the Web

Web Resources

Do not use Wikipedia. Dr. Bengiveno does not allow Wikipedia.

Use accurate and authoritative websites.

Suggest looking for information from universities with an .edu ending or from museums or libraries.

Evaluating Information: Web & Beyond

Not all information is created equal—quality can vary greatly. To ensure you’re using reliable information, always verify it against another source and evaluate it critically.  One popular evaluation method is the CRAAP test, whose basic criteria is outlined below: 

CRAAP Test Evaluation Criteria:

Currency: The timeliness of the information

Relevance: The importance of the information for your needs 

Authority: The source of the information

Accuracy: The reliability of the information

Purpose: The reason the information exits 

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