Can I use websites in academic study?
Yes but you must use them appropriately
Websites are a useful information source and, in the same way as books and journals, can be used to support your assignment. There are many reputable and credible websites available on the internet for example from academic institutions, charities, government departments and medical bodies/organisations. Journal articles including open access, are also often available online, and many journals are now solely available electronically.
However, unlike academic books and journals which go through quality control (peer review) and editorial checks prior to publishing, websites can potentially be written by anyone. They may not be a subject expert or qualified to write about the topic you are doing your assignment on. So you do need to spend more time evaluating them for accuracy and credibility (see the evaluating information section).