Read the following statement and - based on the information in this module - decide whether they are true or false. When complete, click on the button to reveal the correct answer.
The best place to find sources for academic coursework is Google.
False: At university you are expected to use academic sources, but results from Google searches will usually include non-academic sources which can be too general and may contain errors. The best place to find sources for academic reading is your university’s library catalogue and academic journal databases.
If you use websites to find information for your academic assignments, looking at the web address can help you understand who has published the site.
True: Many organizations use a specific ending for web addresses, such as .ac.uk or .edu for universities or .gov for government bodies. This may help you judge how reliable the information on the site is.