Savvy Searcher
Last updated on May 6, 2024.
Searching the Internet
If you choose to search for information on Parkinson’s via a search engine, please make sure that the information you find is reliable and current. For a quick review on what’s important to look for in evaluating websites, check out this short YouTube video on the “Currency, Reliability, Authority, and Purpose (CRAP)” test.
Here are some additional resources:
If you are new to searching in general, or just want a booster, the Public Library Association provides resources for in-depth study on searching the internet and recommended by Santa Fe Library Division Director:
Specifically for things like online scams and fraud:
https://www.digitallearn.org/courses/online-fraud-and-scams-new
Internet privacy:
https://www.digitallearn.org/courses/internet-privacy
Basic search: