View information from the Web with healthy skepticism. To test the reliability of a website (or any source of information), look at:
- Who are the authors?
What are their credentials?
- Currency: when was the site last updated?
- Is what they say reasonable?
Is it biased? If so, do they say so?
- Do they cite sources?
Are these sources reliable?
Do they actually support what the citer is saying?
If you have any doubts about a website, please feel free to contact your librarian!
Some sites with more extensive good advice about evaluating websites:
