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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