Google Scholar is a great starting place for initial research. Unlike a regular Google search, Google Scholar attempts to connect you with more "academic" content then information typically found on the web. Because of this you will get links to abstracts of articles published by leading journals in the fields of Recreation, Sports, and Wellness.
Most of the time when searching for information on Google Scholar you will be connected with the article record from the publishers website. Use the same evaluation criteria you use when reviewing an article from a library database to determine if articles from the web are peer-reviewed. See if you can easily identify the author, journal the article was published in, author credentials, etc.
Keep in mind when evaluating sources:
For more information on web information evaluation see the detailed sheet from the Meriam Library at the California State University, Chico.
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