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ARTH 3261 - Italian Mannerism: Find Reliable Internet Sources

This guide provides library and web-based information appropriate for students enrolled in ARTH 3261: Italian Mannerism

Sydney J. Freedburg | May 16, 1976
National Gallery of Art 

Domain Name Suffixes

A domain name suffix (the last letters of a web address), reveal a lot about the type of website. Here are a few common domain name suffixes:

.com = Commercial

.org = Non-profit

.gov = Government Website

.edu = Educational

Internet Sources

Is it EVER Ok to use Web Sources?

Yes! You won't be abandoning Web sources completely, but you will need to know WHEN it is appropriate to use Web Sources. This will depend on a variety of factors, but mainly on the assignment perimeters and the type of information you are trying to find. It's important to know WHAT you are looking at when you search the web, because you are going to find a ton of information. Understanding the Information Cycle will help, and also knowing how to critically evaluate these sources will be vital. The CRAAP Test will become your best friend as you try to navigate the multitude of information on the internet! 

*Remember, if you ever have any doubts about a source, ASK your Professor BEFORE using it