Check out these tips when deciding to use an online source. Always be skeptical.
Authority: Who is responsible for creating the web page? Is there a publisher or sponsor of the web page? Can you find information about the author and publisher?
Audience: Who is this web site created for? Is the content geared towards an age group or population group?
Accuracy: How does the information compare to other sources?
Content: What is the content of the web site: images, articles, a blog? The type of domain (.edu, .gov, .org) may provide some clues about the information. Can you detect a bias? Are there cited references?
Currency: How recent is the web site? Is there information on when it was last updated?
Allnurses.com provides extensive resources for anyone in the nursing profession; the web site offers news, nursing education, jobs & resumes, and nursing forums.
This site makes available a large amount of medically related information on diseases and health topics, originating from several branches of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
This site answers questions in a simple and easy-to-understand format. In addition, this site has extensive drug information, an illustrated medical encyclopedia, interactive patient tutorials, and current health news.
