The InternetMitchell EmbersonBryan Gibson Kayla Wilhite Baleigh HudmanCody LongwellColton Russell

Step 1

•Pick a search engine

Step 2

•Choose a Credible Source.com – is primarily used for commercial businesses.net – used for network related organizations.org – used for non profit groups.edu – is for educational purposes.gov – for governmental use

Step 3

•Narrow topic•Be specific not broad!

• Instead of typing in discrimination, type in gender discrimination in Higher Education

Step 4

•Use the CAPS method to decide if the link is…•C -Current•A -Authority• P -Purpose•S -Source

AUTHORITYWho wrote and published the page?Is it a public site where anybody can revise facts?Do they have credibility?

CURRENTIs the site up to date?If not, does the information given necessarily require being up to date?

PURPOSEWhat is the purpose of the page?Who is he/she trying to reach? Is it used to sell product, inform the public, entertainment, etc.)SOURCEWhere did the creator find their facts?Are the sources credible?Were the statements their own work or somebody else’s?How many sources did they have for the amount of facts or work shown?

Tips and Tricks

-Using Firefox, you don’t have to worry about spam-If you want a picture use Google Images-Wikipedia is a good start but not a credible source-Always cite your sources

THE ENDTHANK YOU!