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BIOL 304: Library Research Joel Seewald Science & Engineering Librarian Mardigian Library September 22, 2011. General Information - Library website: http://library.umd.umich.edu. Finding Articles - Off-campus access. Web Site Evaluation - Lake Michigan Whale Watching.
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BIOL 304:Library ResearchJoel SeewaldScience & Engineering LibrarianMardigian LibrarySeptember 22, 2011
General Information - Library website: http://library.umd.umich.edu
Evaluating Web Sites • What are things to look for on web sites? • Who is the author? Is the author credible? • What is the author’s agenda/bias? Is the coverage of the issue balanced? • Be wary of the site’s domain or URL • Watch for hoax sites.
Getting Help • In person at the Library Research Center • By telephone at 313-593-5563 • E-mail at ask-a-question@umd.umich.edu • Instant Message at umdlibrarian (AIM, Yahoo! Messenger, MSN) • SMS: text AskLRC to 66746 for instructions