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:
v
Who
wrote the Web page? If you can’t identify the individual or organization
responsible for the information, don’t use it.
v
What
is the author’s qualification for writing on the subject?
v
Has
the article passes through an editorial process designed to endure quality and
accuracy?
v
Whats
the websites purpose? Look for motives – like selling products or winning
votes- that could result in biased or incomplete info.
v
Is
the info accurate? Is it up-to-date? Where did the author get his info?
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