infant or child development
infant child care
cross-cultural studies
parent and infant
child rearing
multiculturalism
cross-cultural
childhood
customs
family relations
parenting
ethnic groups
When using internet sources in a research project it is important to take critical look at the website you are using and to determine if it contains reliable information. Look for the following when evaluating websites.
Authority- Does the site have an author or sponsoring organization that is qulified and knowledgeable about the topic you are researching?
Accuracy- Is the information on the site correct? You may need to have a second source to fact check against if you are not sure.
Currency- Is the website up to date? Look for copyrights or the date the site was last updated to make sure you are not getting old data.
Objectivity- Is the Information on the site biased? Look for ads, editorial writings, or other indications that the site is meant to sway the audience to a particular point of view.
Coverage- How comprehensive is the site? Look to see if the the purpose or goals of the site are clearly given. Make sure they are not promoting a particular product or ideology.