It’s Online, but Is It on
Target?
Part 2
Research with Attitude
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.
•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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