It’s
Online, but Is It On Target
Part 2
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:
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 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?
CHOOSE THE RIGHT!
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