English Language Learners (ELL): ENG 109
A guide for locating resources for ELL and faculty teaching ELL courses.
Finding journal articles
- Academic Search CompleteJournal, magazine, and newspaper articles on a wide range of topics.
- CQ Researcher Online This link opens in a new windowReports include a background and chronology; an assessment of the current situation; tables and maps; pro/con statements from representatives of opposing positions; and bibliographies of key sources
Citation Quick Links
- MLA Handbook (9th Edition) This link opens in a new windowOnline version of the MLA style handbook. Outlines how to document sources and format research papers in the Modern Language Association style, used primarily in the humanities.
Evaluate Websites
CRAP Test - a tool for evaluating sources.
Why do we need to evaluate? The internet contains such a large amount of information that it is important to carefully evaluate resources to see if they meet your research needs. After completing this checklist, you can make a determination about whether you want to use a particular website.
CURRENCY
Is the information dated and is the date appropriate for your topic?
When was the page written or updated? Is the information current enough for your topic?
RELIABILITY
Is the information something you can trust?
Are there references that tell you where the information comes from? Are the reference reliable? Who published the information on the internet?
AUTHORITY
Who is providing this information?
Who wrote the page? Is the author or organization an expert on the subject?
PURPOSE AND POINT OF VIEW
Why is this information on the internet?
Why is this information on the web? Is the content primarily opinion? What is the domain extension of the website and does it influence the purpose? Who is the intended audience?
