WEBSITES
Why use web sites for research?
- Current
- Fast and easy
- Works on any computer
- Unrestricted and unregulated
- Information needs to be verified elsewhere
- Beware of hoaxes
Is that website credible? Use CARS to check!
Credibility:
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Who constructed the page?
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Can I contact them?
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Spelling or gramatical errors?
Accuracy:
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When was the page last updated?
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Is the tone of the page well rounded?
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What is the audience? or purpose?
Reasonableness:
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Is there any objectivity throughout the page?
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What about consistency or bias?
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Are they trying to convince you of something? or sell you something?
Support:
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Where did the information come from?
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Did the author list their sources?
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Can other sources confirm/support this information?
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Is there a bibliography available?
Selected Aviation Websites
- The Aviation Education Multimedia LibraryChoose 'POWERPLANT' to view pictures, movie clips, and presentation aids that are designed to enhance aviation education.
- NASA's Beginner's Guide to PropulsionIncludes basic information on aircraft propulsion systems. Click the hyper-linked items for more information and some interactive diagram/images.
Other Useful Websites
- USA.govAs the U.S. government's official web portal, USA.gov makes it easy for the public to get U.S. government information and services on the web.
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