Evaluating Web Sites

As more and more research is found on the internet, it is important to approach sources critically. How do you know if a site is useful, reliable, and provides valuable information? The links gathered here can help you before your search. Understanding what makes a web site trustworthy is a vital skill for all writers.

Resources

• Evaluating Sources
  Bedford/St.Martin's


• Evaluating Internet Resources
  Georgetown University Library


• The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly
  New Mexico State University


• Evaluation of Information Sources
  Victoria University of Wellington


• Evaluating Web Sites: A Guide for Writers
  Western Illinois University


• Evaluating Web Sites: Criteria and Tools
  Cornell University


• Purdue OWL: Evaluating Internet Sources Purdue University OWL