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:

ü  Who wrote the Web page?
If you can’t identify the individual or organization responsible for the information, don’t use it.

ü  What are the author’s qualifications for writing on the subject?

ü  Has the article passed through an editorial process designed to ensure quality and accuracy?

ü  What is the website’s purpose?
Look for the motives – like selling products or winning votes – that could result in biased or incomplete information.

ü  Is the information accurate? Is it up-to-date?

ü  Where did the author get this information?

Choose The Right!