Here are some reasons you should always think about a website before trusting the information it shares:
The quality of information varies tremendously
Anyone can make and publish a website
Most websites don't employ editors or fact checkers
You need reliable resources for your assignments
You may want to perform a CRAAP test to see if the website you are using is trustworthy. CRAAP stands for Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy and Purpose and is an excellent way to evaluate websites.
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