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Authority

Do they know what they’re talking about?

Check for credentials, evidence that the person has the authority to write on a subject. This usually includes information on the author’s educational and professional background. What makes the author an authority on the subject? Is there a sponsoring organization, such as a university or non-profit organization? If so, who are they?

If the site gives legal or medical information, the credentials of the authors are especially important.