When evaluating websites and other online resources for your assignments, consider the following to determine if they are appropriate for college-level research:
Who?
Who is the author?
Does the author have any qualifications? Are they clearly stated?
Is the author separate from the "webmaster"?
Can the author be contacted for clarification?
What?
What is the purpose of this source?
What topics are covered?
What goals/objectives does this resource meet?
What opinions are expressed?
What is the context in which the information is provided?
When?
When was this site created?
When was it last updated?
Is the timeliness of this source appropriate for your research? For health-related research, it's generally recommended to find sources that are no more than 5 years old.
Where?
Where did the writers obtain their information? Are citations included?
What institution published this? Are they reputable?
Where can I verify this information?
Why?
Why is this information useful?
Why is this page better than other pages on this topic?
Provides educational materials, visual resources, and information for therapists, educators, and caregivers in the physical and occupational therapy field. Videos have actual patients and therapists in real life treatment settings.
