how good is that website?
On the internet, anyone can publish a website... and many do! Don't accept everything you read just because it's printed online. Websites are rarely reviewed or checked for accuracy. Here are some things you should look for:
- Does the web page advertise for something? If so, are the ads related to the topic? This could be a red flag!
- Who is linking to the page, and what links to other pages does the page itself maintain?
- When was the last time to web page was updated?
- Who is the author? Does he/she have credentials and/or contact information
Tips to conducting good internet research
When trying to search for information on the internet, keep the following tips in mind:
(NO space between the sign and the keyword)
(Do NOT put quotation marks around a single word.)
- Use the plus (+) and minus (-) signs in front of words to force their inclusion and/or exclusion in searches.
(NO space between the sign and the keyword)
- Use double quotation marks (" ") around phrases to ensure they are searched exactly as is, with the words side by side in the same order.
(Do NOT put quotation marks around a single word.)