What about information found on the internet?
Anyone can publish information on the internet, so it is even more important to consider the Authority, Accuracy, Purpose and Currency of information found on websites.
Identify the author or publisher. Avoid personal and anonymous authors or commercial websites. Check the content of the website for spelling, grammar, and obvious bias. Examples of credible websites may include websites published by professional organisations or government departments.
URLs/Domains can help you identify the authority of a website. Consider the following:
.com indicates a commercial website
.org usually indicates a non-profit organisation, community or open access website
.gov indicates a government website
.edu indicates a website of an educational institution
If you need clarification about the credibility of a particular source, ask your Learning Facilitator or contact the library via Chat.