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Computer, Electrical, Electronic and Telecommunications Engineering

This guide provides resources for finding information on computer, electrical, electronic and telecommunications engineering.

Australian regulators

What is renewable energy?

Common technologies:

Energy harnessing technologies:

Grid strengthening technologies:

Fact checking

Fact checking is an important skill when using websites and social media. Learn how to assess and verify your sources with RMIT’s Fact Checking guide.

Evaluating information

CRAAP

Evaluate your sources using the C.R.A.A.P test to find reliable, quality information.

       CURRENCY   
    When was it created?

       RELEVANCE  
    Is it on my topic?

       AUTHORITY   
    Is it by an expert?

       ACCURACY   
    Is it correct and reliable?

       PURPOSE   
    Why was it created?

The SIFT Method

Evaluate web and social media sources in 4 moves

STOP
Before reading, sharing or using the information, stop and think about it.

INVESTIGATE
Check where the information is from.

FIND
Can you find better or other coverage on the same topic?

TRACE
Trace claims, quotes and media back to the original context.

Learn more about how to apply the SIFT Method.