LibGuides: Environmental Issues--Green Living Resources Guide: Websites

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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The CRAAP Test
Look at Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, and Purpose.
The SIFT Method
Stop, Investigate, Find better sources, & Trace Claims

Search Engines

Google Advanced Search
Use this tool to limit your search results to websites from educational institutions or government agencies. On the Advanced Search page, along with your search terms, enter .edu (education sites) or .gov (government sites) in the box labeled "Search within a site or domain:".
Google Scholar
Google Scholar provides a simple way to search for scholarly literature broadly. Link it with our library to combine Google's search power with our access!

Other Relevant Websites

The following websites are just a small sample of internet resources on “green living” related topics.

Green California
This is a resource containing information about how the state of California is working to reduce energy and resource consumption, while lowering greenhouse gas emissions, and creating healthier environments in which to work, live and learn. The emphasis of the website as of July 2008 is on green building, and the site also contains material on environmental topics for state agencies, schools, and other groups. From the California Department of General Services.
Green America's Green Pages
The Green Pages lists thousands of socially and environmentally responsible products and services. It also has an extensive personal finance section for tips, suggested readings, and links on topics from mutual funds to bartering. Find information on the anti-sweatshop movement, a list of ongoing boycotts of companies and products, and tips for forest-friendly living. Companies, too, can find "advice, resources and contacts to help turn social responsibility into business success."

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Environmental Issues--Green Living Resources Guide: Websites

Evaluating Information: Web & Beyond

CRAAP Test Evaluation Criteria:

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