A Few Points to Ponder When doing research for CaseNEX, you may want to see if there is information on a web site about your research topic as authors and publishers are posting a plethora of information on the web. It is up to you, the reader, to evaluate its worth. Before you believe everything you read on the web, assess the purpose of the web site, the credentials of the author or publisher, the organization and content of the site, the value of the information, the intended audience, the type and thoroughness of the coverage of the material, and the date of production or revision.
Most web pages identify the name of the author.
Knowing the answer to these type questions helps to establish the authority of the information. Below are a few more pointers about using the web as a source for information. Have reasonable expectations. Remember, most scholarly work is still published in professional journals. In some cases, university libraries sign a license allowing non affiliated patrons to access their databases if the patron comes to the library to access the databases.