YCCC: Computer Science: Websites

Computer Science Web Sites

ACM Association for Computing Machinery
ACM delivers resources that advance computing as a science and a profession. ACM provides the computing field's premier Digital Library and serves its members and the computing profession with leading-edge publications, conferences, and career resources.
Ars Technica
An online news and information resource covering a variety of intersections between technology and culture
CRA Computing Research Association
The Computing Research Association (CRA) is an association of more than 200 North American academic departments of computer science, computer engineering, and related fields; laboratories and centers in industry, government, and academia engaging in basic computing research; and affiliated professional societies.
IEEE Computer Society
Sets the standard for the education and engagement that fuels continued global technological advancement
MSDN Library - Microsoft Developer Network
"an essential source of information for developers using Microsoft tools, products, technologies and services, includes how-to and reference documentation, sample code, technical articles"
W3C - World Wide Web Consortium
(W3C) is the organization that develops web standards.
ZDNet
Technology news, analysis, and product reviews.

Web Development Web Sites

webopedia
The Online Tech Dictionary for Students, Educators and IT Professionals

Information Security Web Sites

CERT
Division of the Software Engineering Institute of Carnegie Mellon University coordinates responses to internet and computer security threats. Find information about projects, publications and cybersecurity incidents.
Computer Security Resource Center
From the Computer Security Division at the National Institute for Standards and Technology, this section deals with cybersecurity information sharing, data tools and publications for standards and guidelines.
GovInfoSecurity
An online industry media source from Information Security Media Group, they publish the latest news in cyber security, compliance and monitoring, as well as white papers and handbooks that are available in PDF for free downloading.
World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Security
The leading community organization setting standards for the web. Learn about security for xml, web applications, cryptography, and related topics.

Statistics in Computer Science

Statistics can be a valuable information resource for many of your criminal justice projects. However, finding statistical information on the web can be tricky. Fortunately, most government agencies that collect statistical data make that information available online. Here are some top-notch sources for statistics:

FedStats
"Gateway to statistics from over 100 U.S. Federal agencies." Browse or search thousands of statistical tables maintained by the U.S. government.

Evaluating Web Sites

Asking these questions will help you to determine whether the resources you find are credible and reliable.

Who created the page? Does the person or organization have the appropriate credentials?
Why was this site created? What is the purpose of the site? For example, is it sponsored by a company that has a financial interest in the topic?
When was the page created and/or last updated? How current is the information?
Does the author cite trustworthy sources? How does the author support their argument?

Learn more about evaluating websites or check our handy tipsheet:.Evaluating web sites