If you're not sure of the credibility of a website, look at the site and answer the questions below
| Questions | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| 1.The website looks professional and high quality | ||
| 2. Have you heard of this website before? | ||
| 3. The website isn't pretending to be another site | ||
| 4. Is there an "About Us" page? | ||
| 5. Are there contact details? | ||
| 6.The article has an author | ||
| 7.The author has a web presence and seems credible | ||
| 8. The article is free of spelling and grammar errors and is written in proper English | ||
| 9. The article does not use emotional language | ||
| 10. The article is not trying to up stir up anger or outrage | ||
| 11. The article uses reputable web sites as sources | ||
| 12. People quoted are named and are not anonymous | ||
| 13. The website is well-established and is not new | ||
| 14. Other websites say the same or similar as this article | ||
| 15. I can find other articles on this exact topic |
The more times you have clicked 'No' the likely it is that you are looking at a fake news site or a site that is deceptive.
You can download a Microsoft Word version of this checklist.
