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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