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Web Resources

The internet has a huge variety of information, some useful and some not useful, depending on the purpose. The following links are starting points for finding resources, conferences, and content that can useful to your research.

UMD Anthropology Department's Selected Web Resources
This handy guide to resources is compiled by UMD Anthropology professor Tim Roufs.
Registry of Anthropological Data Wiki
The Registry of Anthropological Data is a resource for anthropologists and any other researchers interested in culture, history, language, and human life in general. It represents a wide-ranging list of fieldnotes, ethnographic source materials, and data in countless digital and physical archives, produced by scores of anthropologists over the last century
Ethnography Matters
"Ethnography Matters is a space to talk about the blurring boundaries of our craft, where we can gain insight, advice and inspiration from those who are defining what high quality, accessible and innovative research might look like in a future that is increasingly mediated by technology."

Evaluating Information

With the wealth of information available to you, it can be difficult to know what is a quality source and what isn't. Here are a few things to look for when evaluating resources:

Authority and accuracy: Who authored the information? What are their credentials?
Intended audience: Is the information directed to a particular group? (researchers, consumers, etc.)
Purpose of information: Is the information designed to educate? To market an idea or product?
Date created & updated: Is information up to date? Does it reflect the current trends of the discipline?
Contact information: Is it possible to contact the author or institution?

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Anthropology Research Guide

Web Resources

Evaluating Information