Chemistry

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

When evaluating websites use the following checklist to assess the reliability of the information:

• 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?
• Is the site Current? Is the information up-to-date?
• Who are the Audience? Who is the site aimed at?
• Is the site Reliable? Are links from the site working and pointing to other reliable sites?

Google Scholar is an alternative to Google - it searches academic publications making it suitable for research.