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Why Use Web Sources?

Why Use Web and Popular Sources?

There is a huge amount of information available for free on the internet, some of which can be very helpful for academic research. Websites, documents, reports, blogs, forums, videos, and more can be published and updated more quickly and frequently than article or book. In addition, anyone can create and publish content online, which gives a voice to opinions and ideas that may be not be published in a journal or book.

Discipline Websites

Recommended Websites

These websites provide resources and information for your field of study:

Maryland Law

Government and non-government sites for Maryland law.

Federal Law:

Federal Courts - sites that lead directly to court cases:

Federal Legislative & Regulatory - official government sites leading to Congressional and federal agency information:

Comprehensive Sites:


Portal sites that guide the user to federal and state legislative, judicial and regulatory sites. Also, includes news, directories and more.

Subject Guides

Professional Organization Websites

Professional Organization Websites

Professional organizations in your field can also be a great source of information. Here are a few well-known groups in this field: