Evaluating Websites: Accuracy
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.
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