Pay attention to the type of website you are looking at. Websites that are .edu, .gov, or .org are usually more trustworthy. You want to steer clear of websites that are blogs, discussions posts, etc.
Also, make sure that any information you use has an author connected to it. Information found on websites with no authors listed can be problematic, because you don't know who is giving you the information and whether or not they are qualified to be writing on your research topics.
The web has a ton of information contained in it, but not all information is created equally. When using sites like Google to find resources, remember to focus on the types of websites you are finding, authors, and credentials to ensure that the information you are finding is reliable and correct.
You can find articles online through our various databases. To find databases related to ART HISTORY:
1. Navigate to our A-Z Databases page: http://ringling.libguides.com/az.php
2. Click on the All Subjects drop-down menu at the top left and select Art History.
3. Read the descriptions of the recommended databases and select the ones that best match your research needs.
Tip: Be intentional about the databases you choose to use. Think about your research questions when you select a database to search. Are you looking for a specific genre of art? Images? peer-reviewed articles? Each database contains different types of information and they should be used for different needs.
Artstor is a digital library of almost two million images in the arts, architecture, design, humanities, and social sciences with a suite of software tools to view, present, and manage images for research and teaching purposes.