You can find websites by searching the Internet with your keywords. When searching the internet, it is important that you analyze your sources carefully to make sure the information is correct and unbiased.
The domain of a website (the suffix at the end of a web address) can be a good indicator of the website's authority and accuracy.
|
Domain Suffix |
Type | Description | Credible? |
|
.com |
Commercial | Businesses | No |
| .gov | Government | Branches of the US federal government | Yes |
| .edu | Higher Education | Colleges and universities | Yes |
| .org | Non-Profit Organization | Charitable, religious, or lobbying groups | Yes |
| .mil | Military | Branches of the US Armed Forces | Yes |
| .net | Internet Service Provider | Catch-all for various different types of websites | No |
If you conduct research using the Internet, please fully evaluate the sources you find and make sure it meets your assignment requirements. If you have questions about using a website for your research, please contact your professor.