When using the Web for research, it is important to evaluate the website's information. There are different methods of deciding if a source is credible. "CRAAP" is an easy-to-remember evaluation acronym.
CURRENCY: The timeliness of the information.
RELEVANCE: The importance of the information for your needs.
AUTHORITY: The source of the information.
ACCURACY: The reliability and correctness of the content.
PURPOSE: The reason for it or why the information exists.