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SED 220 - Exceptional Children

This guide is designed to assist you in locating the sources needed for the literature review assignment.

Web Resources

 

Check out this collection of best web resources for education and learn how to evaluate a website.

This is a collection of resources for educators of various levels. All resources are K-12, except when specified. The statistic resources cover various sections of the education system.

Professional Higher Education Organizations
Looking for More Higher Education Resources?

If you are a MAHE student or looking for more information on higher education, visit the Higher Education subject guide for more specific content.

Other Web Resources & Tools

How To Refine Google Searches

Read Google's Tips on how to refine searches in their search engine.

Remember!

The first result on Google is NOT always the correct answer or best result. ALWAYS verify the result by using the evaluation Guidelines below.

Evaluating Websites

Web sites can be sources of great information...but how do you determine what is okay to use in academic papers? 

Here are 4 considerations as you assess web sites for use in your assignments.

  • Author: Who wrote the section, and what are their credentials? What larger organization are they affiliated with? If I google them, what do I find? What is the parent web site?
  • Bias: Can you identify an angle/slant/bias in the article or on the larger web site? What is the purpose of the study or content—to prove something to a particular group? Can you corroborate the claims with at least 2 other sources?
  • Content: Is the source accurate? Are there basic mistakes in grammar, dead links, or spelling? When was it posted or last updated or published? Does it contain claims that contradict things you know to be true or even other claims within the article itself?
  • Support: Does the content have citations or sources? Can you verify the sources? Can you contact the author or organization? 
Subjects: Education