Finding Secondary Sources

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Finding Secondary Sources Library databases for journal, magazine, newspaper articles, etc. Internet search engines for websites.

Library Options www.ivcc.edu/library More Articles Special Collections Academic Search Complete (EBSCO) Access World News Other Databases Special Collections Local Information and Local History Government Sites

Internet Google Settings, Advanced Search all these words this exact word or phrase any of these words last update site or domain etc.

Evaluating Sources Is the source really relevant? Is it current? Is its author credible? Is it well-researched? Is it unbiased? Is that Internet source really reliable?

Evaluating Websites Search for author/organization (Use About Us, Company Info, etc.) Contact author/organization Check the links Examine sources, if any Check posting or updated date Note overall quality of site Note domain: .com, .gov, .edu, etc.

Avoid wikis and information mill sites Wikipedia About.com eHow.com Etc. See p. 206-07.