Introduction to Research: Finding Websites
The Web is another resource that one might consider when researching a topic, especially for current events.
Finding the Best Websites
To see a listing of websites recommended by Queen's librarians, choose your subject from the Research by Subject page. You may also find useful sites by searching research-oriented websites such as:
Searching the Web
Use directories or search engines to locate materials on the web. Since searching the Web often results in tens of thousands of hits, it is recommended that you use search terms that uniquely define your topic and use the online help to further narrow your search.
Go to Search the Web for suggested search engines, subject directories and meta-engines and for more information about searching the Web.
Evaluating Websites
Anyone can create a webpage so it is particularly important to analyze and assess information that you find on the Web before using it in a research paper. Go to Evaluating Web Sources for a checklist of things to consider when analyzing a web page.
Last Updated: 06 December 2010
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