If you have a phrase that should be kept together (like social psychology), put it in quotation marks. This will prevent you from receiving results that say social in one part of the Web page and psychology in another.
In Google, you may limit your search results to government (.gov) or educational (.edu) sites by typing site:edu or site:gov in the search box after your terms. These sites are generally considered to be more reputable than other types of sites, and may be better for college-level research.
Use the following evaluation questions to determine if websites are appropriate for college-level research.
Commitment to Equal Access and Equal Opportunity
Santa Fe College is committed to an environment that embraces diversity, respects the rights of all individuals, is open and accessible, and is free of harassment and discrimination. For more information, visit sfcollege.edu/eaeo or contact equity.officer@sfcollege.edu.
SACSCOC Accreditation Statement
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