Searching the Internet

Searching the Internet

Internet research can be an important part of finding good quality resources for your school assignments, BUT it is important to remember that not everything you find online is reliable. Always use the CRAAP test to evaluate information that you find online!!!!

A Word About Wikipedia

Wikipedia can be a great source of general, background information for many topics. It can be a useful tool in helping you to define and understand your research topic. But Wikipedia articles can be edited by anyone - not necessarily an expert on the topic - so the information may not be reliable, and should always be checked in reputable sources such as journals and books. As I often tell students, Wikipedia can be your first source, but it should never be your last source!