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CRIM 102 Prof. O'neill: Evaluating Web Resources

Why library databases?

Evaluating Web Resources

 Criteria for evaluating web resources* 

Authority: Who wrote the website content? 

Objectivity: It is important to consider author's goals and objectives.

Accuracy: Check facts and author's background.

Currency: What is the most recent date on the page?

Coverage: Is information presented in a way that makes sense?

* Source: Cornell University library website.