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