The Web as a Source. SWITCH Information Literacy Tutorial

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The Web as a Source

The web can be a good source for:

the world at your fingertips

quick facts
very current news, sports, weather, stock quotes
well-known events and individuals
information on companies, organizations and governments
information on colleges, museums and public entities
popular opinions on a topic

While the web offers a lot, it is usually NOT the best place to BEGIN academic research.