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For individual research help, schedule an appointment to meet with a librarian.
Useful Websites
- CNNFind the latest breaking news and information on the top stories, weather, business, entertainment, politics, and more.
- Guide to Finding Data on the InternetCollection of websites to aid in collecting and finding data.
- Statistics Every Writer Should KnowGuide to statistics from the same author as the Guide to Finding Data on the Internet.
- Wikipedia Portal: Current EventsBe careful using Wikipedia, as the information provided may not be verified.
How to Evaluate Websites
Search Google for your topic keywords. Look for government, education, and/or organization webpages as well as news/magazine publications. Be cautious if using Wikipedia as the content cannot be verified.
Before using information found on a webpage, consider the following criteria to evaluate its credibility.
- Who is the author?
- What are his/her qualifications?
- Why was the website created?
- When was it last updated?
- How reliable is the information?