ENGL 151--English Composition I

• Use Internet sources to identify, update & expand information

  • —Use carefully selected search engines

  • —Consult various sources, ask the librarian, or your instructor

  • —NO WIKIPEDIA!

  • Evaluate Search Results with ARC (MeL)

    • A--Author Authority
      • Who wrote it?
      • Who published it?
      • What authority do they have on the subject?
    • R--Relevance
      • Are both sides of the issue represented?
      • Is persuasive or emotional language used?
      • What does the domain ending tell us about intentions (.org, .com, .edu, etc.)?
    • C--Currency
      • When was it written?
      • Does the date impact the accuracy of the information?
         

Search:

• Enter search terms & click on Search button

• Scroll down and browse articles and reports from various government agencies

View articles--Printing & Citation

• Click on title to open document

• Print using the Print icon or your browser print

• Use the web site format to cite the item