How to evaluate websites
Information found on the Internet requires particular attention, as anyone can create a website and post information without review or consequence. It is essential to examine and determine the validity and accuracy of the information published on websites.
Purpose/audience
- Is the website academic, professional, commercial, political or "click-bait"? The sole purpose of "click-bait" is to gain clicks and generate advertising revenue.
- Is the information meant to educate and inform, to persuade, or to sell and make a profit?
- Check for advertisements and sidebars that lead to unrelated sites.