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 this information?
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