Wollongong College Australia 

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Wollongong College Australia

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Directories organise Internet resources by subject. The information provided in directories is created, arranged and maintained by people rather than machines.

• WWW Virtual Library
• Google Directory
• The Internet Public Library
• Librarians' Index to the Internet

It is important to evaluate all information found on the Internet as anyone can publish on any topic. Some important questions to consider during evaluation are:

Accuracy

• Can the factual information on the web page be verified from other sources?

Authority

• Who wrote the page?
• Was the author qualified to write this page?
• Which institution published the page?

Coverage

•  Has the page been completed or is it still under construction?

Currency and Timeliness

• Are publish dates listed on the site?
• When was the site last revised?

Objectivity

• Why was the site created?
• Is there advertising on the site?

The URL for the website can provide you with some information about the publisher of the page:

• .edu/.ac  :  educational institution
• .gov  :  government department  
• .org  :  organisation
• .net  :  network
• .com  :  commercial body/company

The Internet Detective is a free, online tutorial that helps you to develop Internet research and evaluation skills.

Access The Internet Detective

The Internet Detective was developed by ILRT, The University of Bristol and Manchester Metropolitan University.

• Google Scholar
• Anzwers (Australia & New Zealand)
• Other search engines and directories