Researching With Online Resources
A Quick Guide
SEARCH
In order to conduct good research, you have to have great websites to use to gather information!
Find great resources by knowing how to search for them.
Website Evaluation
Make sure you use reputable websites that you can trust.
5 W's of Website Evaluation:
WHO- who wrote the website, and are they an expert?
WHAT- what is the purpose of the site?
WHEN- when was the site created? When was it updated?
WHERE- where does the information come from? Examine the links that the cite references.
WHY- why should I use this information? Does it seem reputable? Is the information useful?
GALILEO
A great resource for research. This can be your one stop shop!
College and Careers tab
Careers
- Britannica High School
- Student Research Center
Online notetaking
Use www.diigo.com to have an online notebook to take notes, highlight information, and keep links of all of your resources in one place.