SENIOR PROJECT

INTERNET RESEARCH

OWL Webquest

Recommended Search Engines:

Recommended Specialized Engines

English Department Custom Search Engine

Recommended Subject Directories:

Recommended Meta-search Engines

Recommended News Engines

Recommended Library-based Search

How To Access the Best Internet Information For Your Research

  • Choose 1 or 2 search tools for your Internet searching needs and get to know how to most effectively use their search features
  • Use advanced search features found in most search engines, subject directories, etc.
  • Limit your domain to the one that will give you the best information for your needs

    WEB SITE EVALUATION

    Evaluate a web site.

    • Check the URL - What type of site is it? (educational, commercial, governmental, etc)
    • Truncate back to find source and check if this source is reputable, impartial, etc.
    • Google the author to check his/her credentials
    • Find the date the site was last updated (especially if current information is important)
    • Look for information, such as "About Us" to find who is behind the research and whether the source is authoritative
    • Check evaluations of the site
    • Complete a "link:" search to find sites that link to this research

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