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:

        ·       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 passes 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!!!