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Subject Websites: Directory

A subject directory of helpful websites selected by HCC librarians.

Website Evaluation tools

Think carefully about the sources you are finding and using. Apply the C.R.A.A.P. detection model (click links for tips):

C for Currency

  • Currency - How recent is the information?

R for Reliability

  • Reliability - What kind of information is included in the resource? Is it balanced? Does the creator provide references or sources for data or quotations?

A for Authority

  • Authority - Who is the creator or author? Who is the publisher or sponsor? What is the author's or publisher's interest (if any) in this information?

A for Accuracy

  • Accuracy - Is the content readable? Is the content truthful? Is the content correct?

P for Purpose/Point of View

  • Purpose/Point of View - Is this fact or opinion? Is the creator/author trying to sell you something; persuade you about something?