Assessing Websites
Is the author an expert?
Whether or not an author is an expert is the most important factor in determining whether or not a website is okay to use in a research paper. The website should have information about the author's credentials (education and expertise).
If you can't find the author's credentials, the website is not appropriate for your research.
Other factors that automatically disqualify a website for your research:
Whether or not an author is an expert is the most important factor in determining whether or not a website is okay to use in a research paper. The website should have information about the author's credentials (education and expertise).
If you can't find the author's credentials, the website is not appropriate for your research.
Other factors that automatically disqualify a website for your research:
- Can anyone edit the website? (Is it a "wiki"?)
- Are there several flashing advertisements?