LibGuides: Life Sciences: Finding Websites and Online Resources

Evaluating Resources on the Web

Use the following criteria to evaluate the credibility of information you find on the Web.

Authority: What are the author's qualifications for writing on the subject?

Accuracy: How reliable and free from error is the information?

Objectivity: Is the information presented with a minimum of bias?

Currency: Is the information current, and can you tell when it was published?

Check the domain (.com, .edu, .gov, .org, etc.) Some domains are restricted to certain types of organizations while others may be bought or sold by anyone. .edu & .gov are limited to educational and government organizations. There are no limitations on .com & .org. Always be aware of who is publishing the website and where the content is coming from.

Evolution

Complete works of Charles Darwin
Understanding Evolution
From the University of California Museum of Paleontology.

Biology Websites

Biology Project
"An online interactive resource for learning biology."
BioWeb
From the University of Wisconsin.
Darwin Online
The complete works of Darwin, online.
Encyclopedia of Life
The purpose of the E.O.L. is "to increase awareness and understanding of living nature through an Encyclopedia of Life that gathers, generates, and shares knowledge in an open, freely accessible and trusted digital resource."
National Center for Biotechnology Information
Science.gov
Searches over 40 scientific government databases simultaneously.
Tree of Life Project
Look here for information "about biodiversity, the characteristics of different groups of organisms, and their evolutionary history."

Genetics

Scientific American News

Educational Video

Today, there several ways to learn online. Please check out the sites below and have a look at our favorite YouTube channels here.

Academic Earth
Academic Earth was launched on the premise that everyone deserves access to a world-class education, whether you want to explore a new topic or advance in your current field, they bring the amazing world of academia to you for free.
Coursera
Coursera is an education platform that partners with top universities and organizations worldwide, to offer courses online for anyone to take.
CrashCourse
Tons of awesome courses in one awesome channel.
EdX
EdX was created for students and institutions that seek to transform themselves through cutting-edge technologies, innovative pedagogy, and rigorous courses.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy offers practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empower learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom.
Praeger University
Prager University is an online resource promoting knowledge and clarity through a conservative lens.
School of Life
At The School of Life, we're fascinated by the sort of questions we're never taught enough about at school or college.
TED
TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks (18 minutes or less).

CrashCourse Biology and Chemistry

Click the Playlist button in the top left to scroll through all the videos in the playlist and visit CrashCourse for more.

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