EDUC 422/ Quick Write: Effective Online Searching

When researching online information or double-checking the credibility of my sources, I would first make note of the database- whether it is Google, Yahoo, or my college library. Once I established that the information database was credible, I would check who the sponsor was, who the author was, and whether or not the information or article has been peer reviewed. The type of media is important as well- is it a blog, an actual organization website, or someone's personal website? Next I would notice the quality of writing and grammar- has the information in question been revised and edited? How is the tone of language? The date is also an important thing to make note of- how old is the information posted? Being a History major in my senior year, these are all things that I have always taken into consideration when doing online research.