When deciding whether to use a website in your research, remember the following factors:
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Who authored (wrote) the site?
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Who published the site?
Look at the domain name of the website to learn who is hosting the site. For instance, the Lee College Library website is: http://www.lee.edu/library/. The domain name is “lee.edu”. That tells you that the library’s website is hosted by Lee College. Do a search on the domain name at http://www.whois.sc/. This site provides information about the owners of registered domain names. Click here for additional information.
What is the main purpose of the site? Why did the author write it and the publisher post it?
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What is the quality of information provided on the website?
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How does it all add up?