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HIST 369, U.S. Civil War and Reconstruction: Links

Evaluating Sources

Although librarians have carefully compiled these sources, there is no substitute for your own evaluation. Use the following guides to help you.

CARS Evaluation Checklist
CARS = Credibility, Accuracy, Reasonableness, and Support
The CRAAP Test
CRAAP = Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, and Purpose
Critical Evaluation of Information Sources
Questions to ask, and where to find the answers when evaluating sources

Associations and Organizations

Gateways & Portals

Best of U.S. History Web Sites
Access to web sites by subject or time period

Other Sites

Civil War Era Studies: Web Resources
From Gettysburg College.
Hypertext on American History
From the colonial period until Modern Times.
Women's Studies / Gender Issues Database
The University of Maryland's comprehensive resource serving those people interested in the women's studies profession and in general women's issues.

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