CLS 3305: Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Techniques: Websites

CHECKLIST FOR EVALUATING A WEB PAGE:

* Identify the author and the author's expertise on the topic.

* Verify the facts, statistics, or quotes on the web page in another source.

* Identify the agenda of the page: are they selling something or promoting a point-of-view that benefits them? 

* Check to see when the page was last updated. If you can't find a date, consider using a different source.

 DO THE ABOVE BECAUSE:

* Most people don't know what they are talking about.

* Many people will make up facts, misrepresent facts, or leave out facts in order to support their position.

* People will tell you anything if money or power is somehow involved.

AND IN THE END:

* Learn to think for yourself and do not rely on gathering other people's opinions posted on the internet. 

Google Scholar can be a useful tool when collecting research information.

Accessing Google Scholar from the Library Databases page will link to the subscription sources available to you as a Texas State Student.

If you do not use the library link for off campus access, you won't be able to access library-subscribed content.

If you are off campus, you will be prompted for your TxState NetID to search Google Scholar.

Websites

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• PubMed A public database brought to you by the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health. 
• Science.gov from Science.gov
• Alkek Library Delicious - targeted web sites arranged by tag cloud

Professional Organizations