https://www.library.illinois.edu/ugl/howdoi/evaluate_sources/
I am sharing this great article article see link above for article reference. As a health coach I often hear clients frustrated by all the confusing DIET and health information available on the internet these days. Much of it often contradictory and much of it lacking scientific studies to back it up.
Evaluate Your Sources
No matter what type of source you would like to use, what format it is in (print, web, or multimedia), or where you find it, you need to evaluate it to determine if it is:
Credible: Do you, and should you, trust the information provided in this source?
Relevant: Is the information in this source appropriate, useful, and closely connected to the research question you are seeking to answer?
Evaluation Criteria
To determine the credibility of any source, use the following criteria to guide you.
Purpose
Why was this source published/released?
Does this source inform, persuade, provide an opinion, sell something, etc.?
Who is the intended audience?
Author/Creator
Who is the author or creator of this source?
What are their credentials?
Do they have authority to speak on the topic?
Publisher
What company published or produced this source?
Is this a for-profit company, and if so, how might that impact the information presented in one of their publications/works?
Is this company known to have an editorial bias, and if so, how might that impact information presented in one of their publications/works?
Does this company have a mission statement listed on their website? What is it and what does it tell you about the company?
Sources Cited
Does the author/creator cite his or her sources (either formally or informally)?
What are the sources the author/creator cites?
Does the author/creator appear to fairly represent the information from their cited sources?
Date Published/Released
When was this information published/released?
Do you need recent or historical information on your topic?
Additional Tips for Evaluating Websites
Asking the following questions will help you to sort fact from fiction on the web.
More tips and source found in the article link here. I hope this helps.
Wishing you all the greatest Wealth of Health- Coach Gerryl