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Reference Websites

This guide contains links to websites with descriptions grouped by subject area. .

Put Your Website to the Test

Before you use the information you found on the Internet, ask yourself these questions:

  1. Who is the author?
    • What are their credentials? Who are they affiliated with?
  2. What is the purpose of this source? 
  3. Is the information accurate and reliable?
  4. Is the information biased or was it presented objectively?

    Is the information relevant?

TIP: Use the CRAAP Test to judge your sources.

The CRAAP Test

The CRAAP Test was developed by Meriam Library at California State University - Chico. It helps you evaluate materials from all sources

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