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Norwalk ESOL 1302:The Other Wes Moore

Credible Web Resources

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.

Fact-Checking Websites