Monday, May 6, 2013

It’s Online, but Is It on Target? Part 2


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 they’re trustworthy, ask these questions:
o   Who wrote the Web page? If you can’t identify the individual or organization responsible for the information, don’t use it.
o   What are the author’s qualifications for writing on the subject?
o   Has the article passed through an editorial process designed to ensure quality and accuracy?
o   What is the website’s purpose? Look for motives—like selling products or winning votes—that could result in biased or incomplete information.
o   Is the information accurate? Is it up-to-date?
o   Where did the author get this information?  
CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

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