Research: Getting Started

Currency concerns the date of publication and the regularity with which data is updated.

• How old is the web page?

• When was it last updated?

• Is the site well-maintained?

• Are there any dead links or error messages on the page?

• Is this information current enough for your research need?

• Reliable sources typically indicate the date they were last updated

• Dead links and dated information are signs a Web site is not consistently maintained