Organizational Leadership
A Note About Websites… Evaluate Your Sources!
It is especially important that you evaluate any web resources you use (such as websites, blogs, wikis, etc.) because there is no editorial process for the open web, and anyone can post anything online. When evaluating web resources, it is important to pay attention to details.
First, ask yourself: How did you find the website?
- Did a professor or another reliable source recommend it?
- Was it cited in a scholarly or credible source?
- Was it a link from a reputable website?
- Did you find it by using a search engine like Google?
For tips on using Google effectively and evaluating websites critically, check out these guides:
Organizational Leadership
The following web resources have been compiled by a librarian and may be useful in your research but don't forget to always evaluate any websites you use!
- International Leadership Association This link opens in a new windowThe International Leadership Association is the professional home of a global community of leaders and leadership researchers, educators, and development specialists who believe that leadership is the key to a just and thriving future for all people.
- Center for Creative Leaders This link opens in a new windowThe Center for Creative Leadership is recognized as a top-ranked, global, nonprofit provider of leadership development and a pioneer in the field of global leadership research.
- RAND Organizational Leadership This link opens in a new windowRAND research examines leadership skills and abilities in a variety of organizations, from police departments and militaries to hospitals and governments.
- Center for Leadership and Change Management (Wharton School at UPenn) This link opens in a new windowWharton’s Center for Leadership and Change Management supports organizations to help build effective leadership both in the next generation of managers and throughout the organization today.
- Gallup's Leadership Research This link opens in a new windowGallup studies the lives of the world's 7+ billion people through independent research and in collaboration with global partners.
Find More with a Google Search
It is true that you can find some high-quality, trustworthy websites to use in your research. If you are going to use websites, make sure to evaluate your sources thoroughly. You can always ask a librarian (ask@snhu.libanswers.com) if you need more help!