Questions to ask to assess the credibility of WEB SITES (health)

[Room101]

American Dietetic Association



* What is the background, credibility and affiliation of the researchers or sources?

* Does the Web site identify the publisher and any sponsors?

* Does the Web site say who wrote it or how it was approved?

* Is the information up-to-date?

* Does the information include credible references such as peer-reviewed journals?

* Does the information present both perspectives of the issue?

* Is the information balanced and state any caveats?

* Is the Web site designed to sell products?

* Are there links that provide support or more detail?