Finding Credible Web Sources

Tips for Finding and Evaluating Web Sources:
[Note: For the research paper, these sources should be used sparingly and as supporting/supplementary information].

Is there an author and contact information? Is there an "about us" page?
Is there a publication or copyright date? Is it current?
Are there lots of advertisements?
Is the content biased?
Do links work?
What is the purpose of the website?
Credible domains to look for: .ORG, .EDU, .GOV

Some websites that might be helpful or provide background and current topics of research in medical anthropology or public health:

Society for Medical Anthropology
American Public Health Association
Centers for Disease Control
National Institute of Health
World Health Organization
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Health Data
PATH
Consortium of Universities for Global Health
Health Policy Institute