ESL -- English as a Second Language: Web Resources

Keep these things in mind when searching the Web for your research!

ACCURACY

• Who wrote the page?
• Is contact information for the author(s) available?
• What is the purpose of the Website?

AUTHORITY

• Who published the document?
• Check the domain (.edu, .org, .com).
• Does the author list any credentials?

OBJECTIVITY

• Determine if any bias exists (i.e. is this an advertisement, or an organization with a motive?)
• What are the goals of the Website?

CURRENCY

• When was the Website published?
• Are there any dead links?
• Is the content outdated?

COVERAGE

• Are the links relevant to the topic?
• Do you need any special software or a paid subscription to view the information?

These websites have been reviewed by a Librarian and meet the criteria for a good website to use for research purposes. If you click a link from one of these pages, be sure to evaluate the website by using the criteria on the right.