You now have some clues about who is publishing each site and why. But how can you tell if the information is high-quality?

Look at where the information comes from or who writes it.

Phrases like "editorial board," "selection policy," or "review process" can point you in the right direction. Let's see if these clues are provided on each Web site.

Let's go back to the "About Us" page of the Physicians Academy for Better Health Web site.

The Board of Directors reviews all medical information before it is posted on the Web site.

We learned earlier that they are trained medical professionals, usually M.D.s.

They only approve information that meets their rules for quality.

Let's see what information we can find on our other example website for the Institute for a Healthier Heart.

You know that a "group of individuals and businesses" is running this site. But you don't know who these individuals are, or if they are medical experts.