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Social Work

Your first stop for research: a guide to resources for Social Work

A large amount of information is freely available on the Internet. It is important when using the Internet for research purposes to evaluate the reliability of the sites; use the checklist (below) to help you decide if the information you have found is appropriate.

Website checklist

When evaluating websites use the following checklist to assess the reliability of the information:

  • Is the site Authoritative? (Who is the author and what authority do they possess?)
  • Is the site Accurate?  (Are any claims supported by reliable evidence?)
  • Is the site Impartial? (Is the information biased?)
  • Is the site Current?  (Is the information up-to-date?)
  • Who are the Audience?  (Who is the site aimed at?)
  • Is the site Reliable? (Are links from the site working and pointing to other reliable sites?)

 

Search Google

Google Web Search

Search Google Scholar

Google Scholar Search

General websites for Social Work

Subjects: Social Work