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Basic Research Skills -- General Research Guide: Web Pages

A guide to help anyone write their first college level paper.

Learning About Web Pages

Learning About Web Pages


This page is where you can learn about web pages, how to evaluate them, and how to find the best ones for your PowerPoint and other research projects. There are sites that cover search engines, site evaluation from a variety of approaches, an in depth tutorial, and a guide that lists starting places for finding credible material on the web.

A drawing of a computer connected to the web   Finding Web Sites


One GALILEO database that routinely lists high quality web sites, is Opposing Viewpoints. Web sites are listed near the bottom of most results' pages. You can reach them by clicking on Websites in the facet that can appear on either side of the page.

Great Web Sites offers numerous starting places for finding credible web material on a wide variety of subjects, while Making the Most of Web 2.0 offers informative and current news blogs, places to store your research notes, sites for collaboration, and more.

Evaluating Web Sites   Another picture of the world wide web


Web Savvy is an extensive and in depth tutorial that explains how to carefully examine and use web sites in your research. Website Questions and Answers helps you evaluate web sites by asking them questions, and there is always Examining Websites for a thorough view of web site evaluation.