It’s Online, But Is It on Target?
Part 2
Research with attitude
Conduct your research with the attitude of a skeptic. As you examine websites for clues that there trustworthy, ask these questions:
§ Who wrote the web page? If you can’t identify the individual or organization responsible for the information, don’t use it.
§ What are the author’s qualifications for writing on the subjects?
§ Has the article passed through an editorial process designed to ensure quality and accuracy?
§ What is the website’s purpose? Look for motives – like selling products or winning votes – that could result in biased or incomplete information.
§ Is the information accurate? Is it up-to-date?
§ Where did the author get this information?
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