ONLINE RESEARCH Evaluating Online Sources Domain Best sources

ONLINE RESEARCH

Evaluating Online Sources Domain – Best sources. gov, . edu, . org Sponsor – Information about the organization? Timeliness – How current is the page? Purpose – Target audience? Information or opinion? Author – Credentials? Considered an authority? Links – Links provided? Do they work?

Journal Article vs. Magazine Article Heavy on text/few illustrations In-depth analysis Bibliography to document sources Author is expert/specialist Often peer-reviewed Many illustrations Broad overview Usually no bibliography Author is staff writer or freelance journalist Not peer-reviewed

Peer-Reviewed Article Goal is to access quality Reviewed by experts in the field Check for accuracy and assess the validity of the research May suggest revisions May be rejected if lacking in scholarly validity and rigor Exemplify the best research practices in a field

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