Curtis is writing a paper for his nutrition class and is using the Internet as a resource. Describe what he should consider when deciding whether a site is reliable or not
What will be an ideal response?
If a site's URL ends in ".edu" or ".gov" it is probably a reliable site. If the site is not selling something, this is also a good sign. If the people who sponsor the site are open about their credentials, such as their being medical doctors or registered dieticians, then the site is likely more credible. A site sponsored by a pharmaceutical company may be prone to promote their drugs or treatments and may be biased. Links provided in the site should also be credible, and current information is likely preferable to older information.
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