The Importance of Evaluating Websites
The library provides access to many subscription-based sources, but there are so many freely available online sources to supplement these. Some of these sources are unreliable sources. You don't want to base your work on inaccurate, biased, or outdated information.
Print the 5 W's form below and respond to the questions, as you consider carefully whether websites are reliable enough to cite in your research paper.
Below are several other guides to help you figure out whether or not a website is a reliable source. Chose the one that works best for you.