While it may seem easier to do a web search for information rather than use a library database, you need to critically evaluate web sites. While there are numerous web pages that describe how to evaluate a web site, here are a few that you may find useful:
The CRAAP Test
http://libguides.library.ncat.edu/content.php?pid=53820&sid=394505
Evaluating Web Pages: Techniques to Apply & Questions to Ask
http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/Evaluate.html
Website Evaluation Wizard http://21cif.com/tools/evaluate/
