The path in a URL allows you to take off pieces to view different layers of the site. For more information on URL see Understanding a Web Address . Searching for non evaluated web sites eats up time. Encourage students to use previously evaluated sources. The materials list has specific examples.
Many libraries provide links to evaluated web sites by topic.
Different organizations publish lists of web sites that deal with topics they have an interest in. Many magazines and journals now provide web site reviews. See the materials list for specific examples. When using the content on a web site for an academic paper or for publication, give credit to the author. Gather the following information from each web site you use.