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?
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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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