The CRAAP Test* is a useful guide to evaluating resources. CRAAP is an acronym for the general categories of criteria that can be used to evaluate information you find. Use the CRAAP Test to decide if information is appropriate for your research!
C: Currency
R: Relevance
A: Authority
A: Accuracy
P: Purpose
Use the Gettysburgh College CRAAP Test to check your sources for reliablity.
These resources will help you know if a website is credible and trustworthy:
A User's Guide to Finding and Evaluating Health Information on the Web