Late last year I began writing a series of articles on how to properly evaluate web pages for your research. This week I will discuss an important thing to keep in mind when evaluating web pages: coverage. An Internet resource that is of high quality in terms of coverage will have links to other pages that have been evaluated and match the web site's theme. If the web site you are evaluating charges a fee or requires special software to view its contents, then you should go to another site for your research. Good web sites will also have a balance of text and images; sites that have too many images probably will not have enough information to be of use. Another thing to keep in mind is the citation of the information. Is it cited correctly? Is it cited at all? Be wary of sites that do not provide references for their information.
Next week I will provide more tips and pointers to help you get better at locating the needle of reliable information in the haystack known as the Internet.
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- Matthew McNulty
- I am Matthew McNulty, the librarian at the Everest College Student Resource Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. I recently finished my master's degree in library science through Drexel University's online program. I love being a librarian, especially when it comes to helping students find what they need.
Mission Statement
The Resource Center is a partner with Everest College in the teaching and learning process that prepares students for a lifetime of learning and independent study. The Resource Center selects, organizes and maintains print and electronic resources that support the curriculum and information needs of the college. It aids students, faculty and staff in finding the resources they need and teaches the skills necessary to identify, evaluate, and use those resources.