There are FIVE criteria you should keep in mind when evaluating something from the web.
1) Authority:
Who is responsible for the website and the information it contains?
2) Accuracy:
How accurate is the information? How reputable are the sources?
3) Objectivity:
What point of view do the creators of the website have?
4) Currency:
How current is the information? Is it outdated?
5) Coverage:
Is the website covering all aspects of a topic?
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