Searching for data about the county you're researching will require persistence, creativity, and solid search skills. There are lots of different websites for a wide variety of agencies, organizations, and government entities. They all look different. Some sites are intuitively organized and easy to navigate. Others are not. Some sites have useful search functions. Others do not. You'll have to do some digging to find what you're looking for and be thorough in your exploration of these sites. The sites listed in this box below is not an exhaustive list. There could be other sites out there with information you need. However, I've tried to curate a list of local agencies and organizations that will connect you with the data you need for this assignment.
Almost anyone can have a web page. So some information on the Web is biased, undocumented, or just plain wrong. You will need to evaluate web sites for accuracy, audience, authority, currency, objectivity, and purpose. Here is a checklist you can use:
Accuracy:
Audience:
Authority:
Currency:
Objectivity:
Purpose:
