When you're looking at a website or other online source, it's important to remember that not all sources are equal in terms of quality or content. What could make a suitable source for one project, could be inappropriate for another. Always consult with your librarian or professor before using open online content.
The questions below are a critical lens for you to use when evaluating web sources for your academic work. You don't have to answer every question, but try to cover all of the broader, bolded questions.
Who?
What?
When?
Where?
Why?
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Student comment from the survey:
"I really enjoy using google scholar also, however it is annoying when really interesting articles come up that I don't have access to, and that aren't on the library's site either."