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

It’s Online, but Is It On Target? Part 2 Research with Attitude Conduct you research with 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!!!