RESEARCH TOOLS
 
  • Evaluating Web Sites
  • Creating a Works Cited list
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Evaluating Web Sites

WHO put this site on the Web?
Does the writer have expertise in the subject area?

WHAT is it?
Use the last three letters in a Web address to learn more about the site.
  • .com - a commercial site
  • .edu - a school
  • .gov - a government site
  • .net - a network
  • .org - a group or organization
WHY is the web page there?
What is the site's purpose?
  • To give you information?
  • To convince you of a point of view?
  • To sell you something?
  • To amuse or entertain you?
WHEN?
A recently updated site is usually more reliable.
  • When was it last updated?
  • Are the links to other sites up-to-date?
ORGANIZATION?
How easy is the site to use?
  • Use of graphics
  • Ad placement
  • Layout and design
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Creating a Works Cited List (Bibliography)

Identify sources used in a project through...
  • NoodleBib (Login and fill in the source information; NoodleBib will create the citations for you. NoodleBib allows you to email your list to a teacher, print the list or create a screen shot to paste into a GoogleDoc presentation.
General Guidelines for a Works Cited List
  • A Works Cited list appears at the end of the research paper or project.
  • It lists the publication information for all the sources used to create a final project.
  • Graphics (photographs, etc.) must also be given credit in the list.
  • The list should be arranged alphabetically.
  • Double-space between each entry.
  • Begin the first line of each new entry flush left and indent additional lines of the entry 5 spaces or one-half inch.
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Last Modified on August 6, 2012