Web Domains in Scholarly Research
Where does your source come from?
- government or military (.gov or .mil) - Government or Military websites end in .gov or .mil, and in general are among the most reliable sources on the web. Beware of political sites used to sway public opinion.
- university (.edu) - University web sites end in .edu, and are usually reliable. Use these sites with caution, checking for credibility and authority.
- company website (.com) - Company web sites generally end in .com. These sites are great for information about a particular company. However be aware that company websites are used to promote, so be sure the information is non-biased.
- special interest (.org) - While many professional organizations end in .org, there are also many .orgs that are biased and promote a specific agenda.