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Use this guide for tips on evaluating web sites. Example web sites are included to demonstrate good vs. bad web sites.

Funny video on evaluating website credibility, even if it perpetuates negative stereotypes of youth. West De Pere librarian helps a student.

According to Wesch, "This video explores the changes in the way we find, store, create, critique, and share information. This video was created as a conversation starter, and works especially well when brainstorming with people about the near future and the skills needed in order to harness, evaluate, and create information effectively."

If choosing fiction (even historical fiction) to supplement your site, evaluate the ethos of the company, director, etc. Lincoln, from my perspective, is solid: "As the Civil War continues to rage, America's president struggles with continuing carnage on the battlefield and as he fights with many inside his own cabinet on the decision to emancipate the slaves..."

This guide has been designed for MCC students taking English 102. It serves as a starting point for the researched argument paper (wp1 and wp2). Use the tabs at the top of the guide to get started finding, using and evaluating information for your assignments.

This guide provides tips and techniques for searching Google.