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 they’re
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 subject?
· 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 the information?
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