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 webpage? 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!!!