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

2. 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

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

4. 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?

5. 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.

6. Avoid wikis and information mill sites
Wikipedia
About.com
eHow.com
Etc.
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