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ENG 102: Prof. Ballerini's Class: Websites
Evaluating Websites
Before you use material from the Internet, evaluate the site by asking:
WHO- is the author or sponsor ? Is it a reliable person, site?
WHAT- information is provided ? Does it match other information from valid sources?
WHEN- was the information posted/updated ? Is it current?
WHERE- does the information come from? Is it a reputable source such as .edu or .gov?
WHY- is the information there? Is it there to inform and educate without bias?
Find out more about credible sources in this tutorial.
Ursula Le Guin's Website
The author's website contains information that may be helpful:
Websites
The following websites may also be useful for finding additional materials:
- Nassau County Public Library CatalogUse this catalog to find books about Ursula Le Guin and "The Left Hand of Darkness" at your local public library.
- The New York Public LibraryThe NYPL has a huge catalog of books, databases and a digital image gallery.
- The New York Review of BooksThis website allows you to search through the many book reviews published by The New York Review of Books.
- The New York Times Book ReviewsYou can search The New York Times for book reviews.
Domains
The domain tells you the source of your website.
.EDU = college or university
.GOV = government agency
.ORG= organization
.COM = commercial website
.NET = network
For reliable information, look for sources with .edu or .gov endings.
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