Because classes are mostly online, you might find yourself Googling more and using library resources less to do your coursework.
But have you ever wondered how trustworthy information you find on the internet is? Given that anyone with internet access can put up information, most of what you find using Google has not undergone a review process. For these reasons, when you use Google, you need to be your own reviewer of Googled sources to ensure what you find contains factual information.
Where do you start?
Here are some basic questions you can ask yourself when assessing the reliability of websites and other information you find using Google.
The information included in this LibGuide provide similar ways to evaluate a website you might find. (For example, will your internet source pass the CRAAP test?)
Below are two videos for creating a reference citation for a webpage or website. As always, please contact a librarian if you need help.
Other helpful links for website citation include:
Purdue Writing Lab Guide for MLA and APA format.
If the information you find by Googling doesn't meet the criteria for college-level research, always remember you have access to the Kingsborough Library.
OneSearch on our Library's home page links you to an abundance of online resources, including articles in scholarly journals, newspapers, magazines, as well, as ebooks and ebook chapters.
You will need your CUNY log-in credentials to access our Library resources from home.