While this page focuses on evaluating websites, the criteria and guidance listed here can also be used for evaluating
Other sources with more detail about critically evaluating health information and general websites include
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Who is RESPONSIBLE? |
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What is the PURPOSE? |
Goal(s) of the site:
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What is the AUTHORITY? |
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What is the CONTENT and how is it DOCUMENTED? |
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Is it CURRENT? |
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Try this video (under 4 minutes long) that was created by Dr. Nita Bryant of Virginia Commonwealth University and used by permission of the VCU Libraries.