Purdue's always useful online writing lab contains all the information on citations and style questions you will ever need.
When evaluating online resources, there are five things to look for:
Why should you trust the person that gave you this information? Is it from a credible source?
Is the website up to date? Is the information in your article current with events and technology?
Is the website professionally designed, or does it look like a personal blog? (Note: sometimes the look of websites can be deceiving)
Is the information presented in a balanced, objective manner? Is the author trying to sway you in some way?
Can you find the information you need in the website easily? Does the website direct you to places to find more information?
To search for U.S. government documents, go to these guides:
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