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Website checklist

A large amount of information is freely available on the Internet. It is important, when using the Internet for research purposes, to evaluate the reliability of the sites; use the checklist below to help you evaluate the information that you find on the Internet. 

 

Is the site Authoritative? Who is the author and what authority do they possess?

Is the site Accurate? Are any claims supported by reliable evidence?

Is the site Impartial? Is the information biased, does it only present one point of view?

Is the site Current? Is the information up-to-date? 

Who are the Audience?  Who is the site aimed at - health professionals or the general public?

Is the site Reliable? Are links from the site working and do they direct you to other reliable sites?

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