Evaluating Internet Sources
Finding reliable sources can be a challenge, especially on the internet. Use the CRAAP Test detailed on this question-based guide to evaluate each of your sources.
Primary Sources
"Primary sources are the raw materials of history," says the Library of Congress and give "students a powerful sense of history and the complexity of the past." Use these links as a starting place for finding primary sources for your history projects.
Evaluating the Quality of the News
"Not all news sources are reliable or trustworthy. Many companies claim to be news sources but are really entertainment blogs or websites driven by advertising dollars and clicks. As a researcher and personal consumer of news, it is your responsibility to evaluate the news sources you wish to cite," says the University of Texas Library.*
Copyright & Fair Use in Blogging
Blogging has become a popular method of both formal and informal online communication. Click on the slide show for an overview of blogging, the intellectual property issues that bloggers face, and some strategies for ethically navigating them.