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Because there
is no review process or regulation for the public Internet, you
will need to judge for yourself the quality of the material you
find. Keep in mind these questions:
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| Accuracy |
Does
the information presented seem accurate? Are the facts verifiable? |
| Authority |
Who
is the author? What expertise/credentials does he or she have on
this topic? Is contact information available? Who sponsors the
site? Check the domain name to see if it is a university, business,
organization, or an individual. |
| Objectivity |
What
is the stated purpose of the site? Check the "About..." link
if there is one. What position or opinion is presented and does
it seem biased? What kind of sites does this one link to? |
| Currency |
On
what date was the page created? Do you need more current information?
Do links on the site still connect to their destination? |
| Use |
Would
you quote information from this site in a college research paper? |
| Relevancy |
Is
the information relevant to your research? High-quality information
will not meet your information needs if it is off-topic. |
