LibGuides: Photography: Websites

Below is a list of websites that may be of use to you in your search. You should always use caution when taking information from a website. Evaluate the website using the criteria below to ensure you are recording the most accurate information possible

Web Evaluation Basics

There are several similar ways to remember the criteria for evaluating websites. Click on the Title of each for more explanation and a PDF handout.

CRAAP (Cal State Universiy-Chico)

Currency
Relevance
Authority
Accuracy
Purpose

5 Questions (Univ. of California, Berkeley
Click here for a checklist.

What can the URL tell you? (domain, publisher)
Answer these questions- scan perimeter of page (about us, philosophy, background, biography, currency, credentials, etc.)
Look for indicators of quality information (links, documentation/footnotes, credibility)
What do others say? (linking pages, listed in a reputable directory, what others say about the author)
Does it all add up? (why was page put on web, purpose, is this as reliable as resource as you would find in a library?)

Professional Organizations/Associations

FAU OIT Resources - For Students

Open Computer Labs
The Office of Information Technology (OIT) maintains 15 Open Computer Labs throughout the Boca Raton, Davie, Jupiter, and Fort Lauderdale campuses. These spaces allow FAU students to complete class assignments, conduct research, and perform any other FAU-related academic work.
LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning is a leading online learning platform assisting active FAU students, faculty, and staff to discover and develop skills through an online library of high-quality expert-led videos and courses. It has unique insights and will provide a more personalized learning experience with instructional content relevant to your professional interests and goals.
Virtual Applications
FAU students have access to virtual applications and software through this link. The apps include: Microsoft Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Excel, Minitab 19, R Studio, ArcCatalog, ArtGlobe10, ArcMap 10, ArcScene 10, Atlas.ti, and IBM SPSS
Software Licensing & Support
The Office of Information Technology (OIT) provides software licensing, distribution, and management services for different software applications. Some of these software licenses enable faculty, staff, or students to use the software at no cost, either at the University or from their homes. Other licenses limit who is eligible to use the software or charge a fee.

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