It Is Online, But Is It On Target? Part 2

It is online, but is it on target? Part 2

Research with a skeptical attitude

Conduct your research with the attitude of a skeptic. As you examine websites for information that is factual or trustworthy, ask yourself these questions:

---

·         Who is the author of this webpage? If you cannot identify the individual or the organization who has written this webpage do not utilize the webpage.

·         What are the author’s qualifications that will allow him to provide you with factual information upon the subject?

·         Has the article been properly examined by other individuals through an editorial process in order to ensure quality and accuracy?

·         What is the website’s purpose? Examine the motives of the website- such as selling products or gaining electoral votes- these situations could result in incomplete or favored information/

·         Is the information accurate? Has this information been updated?

·         Where had the author received this information?

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!