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:

• 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!!!