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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