Check for the author's credentials and expertise in the subject matter.
Look for citations and references to support claims.
Verify that the website is up-to-date and maintained regularly.
Check the domain (.gov, .edu, .org) for reputable sources.
Compare information with other credible sources to ensure accuracy.
How can you tell that a website is valid and reliable?
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Make sure it sounds valid and reliable when you read it.
Use the CARS checklist
○ If it is written using scholarly terms, then it must be written by an expert.
○ If there are no grammar or spelling errors, then it is probably valid and reliable.
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