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STARquest II: The Internet and the World Wide Web

Sections

  1. The Internet
  2. Locating Information
  3. Search Tools
  4. Search Strategies
  5. Media Types
  6. Boolean Operators
  7. Additional Tips
  8. Evaluating Resources
  9. Final Thoughts

STARquest I

8d. Evaluating Resources - Where?
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Where is it published?

Check the Web Page:

Where is the Web page published? Identify the type of institution or group in which the Web page originates.

Look at the last section of the URL for the domain name. Suffix endings such as .edu, .gov, .com, .net, or .mil will help to determine where a Web page originates