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Some online resources require paid subscriptions for in depth inforamtion and archived reports. All resources listed provide a look at important issues concerning the real world application of this field.
Always check to make sure your site has valid information before including it in an academic paper. Here's a checklist of information.
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Evaluation of Web Resources |
How to Interpret What You See |
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Authoritative: Is the source of the information reputable and reliable? What group or individual authored the site? |
Authoritative: Did the author provide an email address or contact phone number? Is there a physical address? |
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Timeliness: Is the information "stale" or poorly maintained? Are the links up to date? |
Timeliness: When was the site last updated? Is the information current? |
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Accuracy: Can the information be verified? Based on what you already know, does the information seem credible? |
Accuracy: Are there references and footnotes to follow for more information? Are there spelling mistakes? Missing punctuation marks? |
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Structure: Has someone put some careful thought, time, and effort into the site? |
Structure: Is the site organized? Do the links work? |
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Content and Bias: Is the information well-balanced and of good quality?
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Content and Bias: What is the purpose of the site? Why and for whom was it written? |