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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.

Links

• Evaluating Internet Resources
  Georgetown University Library
• The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly
  New Mexico State University
• Evaluating Information Found on the Internet
  Johns Hopkins 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