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ESL 25 - Women's History/Issues Research Project: Websites

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:

  • Accuracy (Is it free from mistakes and errors?)
  • Authority (What are the qualifications of the author?)
  • Objectivity (Is there any strong bias?)
  • Currency (Is the information up to date?)
  • Coverage (To what extent is the topic explored?)

That's just the basics.  Learn more!

Website Evaluation Guide from EasyBib

 

 

Internet Research: What's Credible?

Selected Websites

Sample Web Searches

Google Web Search

Sample research question #1:

Why are more women than men in graduate schools today?

search terms: "graduate schools" AND* enrollment AND male female ratio

Sample research question #2:

How are women treated for heart disease?

search terms: women AND "heart disease" AND alternative treatment

NOTE: AND is not necessary to include in a Google search. It is not recognized.

TIP: Add controvers* to your search. It will retrieve webpages with the words controversy and controversial.