Not all websites are created equal. For any kind of research, you will need to know the difference between information sources that are good, bad, and outright false. You can use the provided guides to aid your search for information relevant to whatever topic you choose.

If you need help doing research on the Web, or if you have other questions, please feel free to Ask a Librarian!

Quick Website Evaluator: Evaluate a website using this step by step process to see if you should use it as a resource.

Evaluation Checklist (PDF 151 KB): a step by step guide to determining the reliability of a web resource.

Google Tools and Tips (PDF 20 KB): a list of shortcuts and limiters to help you make your Google search more effective and efficient.

TILT: Interactive tutorial on web searching. You will come away from this with a good understanding of how Internet searches work, and on selecting, searching and evaluating Internet sites.