In the vast forest of the internet, there are many sites on the web with information about sustainability topics, but how can we tell if they're credible enough to cite in our projects?

We can try limiting to university and government sites, but we'll want to go a step further and critically assess the site.

Find tips below on making your way through the forest of the internet!

Image by Matryx on Pixabay.

Focusing Your Search on Government and Educational Sites

How do I know if a web site is credible enough to use in my paper?

• Who is supplying the information?
• Is it an educational institution (.edu extension)? A government agency (.gov)? A commercial supplier (.com)? A non-profit organization (.org)?
• Is the supplier a reputable organization? (look for an “About Us” link on the homepage)
• Is there an author or contact person named? What are the author's credentials?
• Has this site been reviewed by experts or professional organizations?