Its 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:
· 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?
Choose
The Right
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