How do I check if a website is legitimate?
Answer
You should only use legitimate sources in your academic assignments. You should evaluate all sources before including them in your research.
Use the CRAAP Test evaluate the validity of a website. CRAAP stands for ‘Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy and Purpose’.
You can also ask your Academic Service Librarian for help with improving your information evaluation skills. Book a one-to-one appointment or workshop.
You can also find recommended websites for your subject on our subject guides.
