Online Sources
In today’s digital age, valuable information is readily available from a variety of sources, not just limited to library resources. However, with the vast amount of content online, it's essential to develop strategies for identifying and navigating information that may be unreliable or irrelevant. Below, you'll find some helpful tips and strategies to make your use of online resources more effective and trustworthy.
Rumor Guard
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Rumor GuardRumor Guard helps to identify misinformation by fact checking viral rumors.
Evaluating Online Sources
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Google Like a ProInfographic created by Cindy Otis in partnership with the New Literacy Project. Lists eight simple techniques that can be used on Google to increase the relevancy of your results.
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Lateral ReadingInformation is everywhere. But, it is not always easy to determine the reliability of that information. Employ the Lateral Reading strategy to verify and expand your understanding of online content before making a decision about its trustworthiness.
Using Online Sources to Identify Information Gaps
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Answer The PublicDiscover what people are asking about online and what your customers want to know. Simply enter a product, industry, company or topic and get a sampling of the inquiries entered into search engines by people the world over. Use the information returned to help direct your business strategy. Note: This is a freemium site. Users only get three free daily searches. Additional searches require a paid subscription.
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Keyword.ioDiscover the specific keywords people use when searching for various products, industries, or companies. By entering the name of a company, product, or industry, you will gain valuable insights into the most relevant and trending search terms related to that topic and subsequently you will discover what it is people want to know about that subject area.
Linking Google Scholar to BSU Library
Google Scholar is a rich source for information. To make this resource even more valuable, link your Google Scholar account to the Bridgewater State University Library. Any result that is available through the Bridgewater State University Library will appear with the text "FindIT@MaxwellBSU_WC" to the right of the result.
- Go to scholar.google.com
- Click the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the upper right corner.
- Select "Settings," then "Library Links."
- Search for "Bridgewater State University."
- Check the box next to Bridgewater State University.
- Hit "Save."
