The accuracy of a site refers to whether or not the site provides information that is factual. Determining the accuracy of the information presented on a website may take some investigating. Here are some tips to guide you:

• Compare the information presented to other resources. If the sources are contradictory, you may need to do some further investigation.
• Look for documentation for the information provided. This may include in-text citations or a bibliography at the end of the page.
• Look for an explanation of research methods and materials consulted.

• Check for errors in the information presented. It may be acceptable to overlook minor mistakes, but there are other errors that might undermine the information presented.