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Sociology Subject Guide: Internet Websites

Recommended Websites

Recommended Sociology Websites

Government Websites

Limit your web search to only government websites by using the format above to search only U.S. government pages: type your search term followed by the word site and a colon and the domain .gov

Education Websites

Limit your web search to only education websites by using the format above to search college and university websites: type your search term followed by the word site and a colon and the domain .edu

How do I determine if a website is reliable?

Evaluating Websites and Other Sources

Consider...

  • Who is the author?
  • Why was it written -- for what purpose, organization, or audience?
  • When was it written?
  • Does it include references or a works cited list?

If you cannot determine the credibility of the information you are using, especially from a website, it's best not to use it to factually support your argument. Using biased or inaccurate information in your paper can negatively impact your grade.