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Watching this video will help you to make sure you use sources appropriate for Professor Moen's assignments. It's very silly, but actually pretty good.

Visit USA.gov - Government Made Easy

This government web site has credible information for Government services and agencies. It is also a good source for topic ideas.

You might also try:

Google Scholar 

INFOMINE - Scholarly Internet Resources

Internet Public Library

When evaulating Internet sources, ask yourself the following questions.

Source and Authority 

• Can you easily identify who wrote the information and their credentials? 

• What more can you learn about the author or institution affiliated with the page? Look for a biography or “about us” section.  

• Can the information be verified through its bibliography or footnotes? 

• If online, what does the domain or URL tell you about the authority and interests of the source of the information? (.gov, .edu, .org, .com, etc.)  

Scope and Content 

• What is the scope or coverage of the information: Is it brief or in depth? 

• Is it written for a popular audience or is it more technical and scholarly? 

Purpose and Relevance 

• Is it written to inform, explain, or persuade? 

• Can you discover any bias to the perspective of the author?  

• Does it relate well to information you found in other works?  

Timeliness and Accuracy 

• When was the information created or last revised?  

• Is it up-to-date and accurate? 

• Overall, is the information valid and current for the given topic?