When evaluating a web resource, analyze the domain name and determine if the creator of the webpage can be trusted.
Domain Name Differences by adstarkel. Used under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.
Anyone can create a website. It's your job to determine if a website is a scholarly resource.
Stop the D.R.A.M.A. around website selection! Use the checklist below as a guide to evaluate websites:
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Encyclopædia Britannica |
◭ The Encyclopædia Britannica is a well-known trusted source for facts. ◭ The Article History and Article Contributors sections show that this entry was written by authorities who are experts in their field. ◭ There is an extensive Additional Reading section that lists great scholarly resources for further study. |
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Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History - Heian Period |
◭ The Metropolitan Museum of Art is a well-known institution that is a trustworthy source on topics related to art and art history. ◭ The content was written by the Met's experts. ◭ The information is factual and was created to inform and teach. |
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Japanese Aesthetics (Standford Encyclopedia of Philosophy) |
◭ The author - Graham Parkes - and the editor - Edward N. Zalta - are both experts in their fields. ◭ The content is supported by citations and an extensive bibliography. ◭ This encyclopedia entry was published by Stanford University. |
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Japanese Gardens |
◭ On the homepage, the author - Mark Schumacher - acknowledges that this website is not a scholarly resource. ◭ There are broken links. ◭ The website lacks proper citation. ◭ There are several advertisements promoting the author's Buddhist art store and sake-exporting business. ◭ In the footer, the author asks for personal donations. |