What questions should you ask when searching for accuracy or reliability on a website?
Answer
To evaluate websites for accuracy and reliability, consider the questions below:
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EXPERTISE |
Is the author identified?
What are the author's qualifications and education?
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VIEWPOINT |
Is the page overwhelmed by advertisements?
Is the information free of unreasonable bias?
Is the information presented without motives or an agenda?
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ACCURACY |
Can you find a date when it was written or updated?
Does the author include a reference list or bibliography?
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LENGTH |
Is the article long enough?
Is the article mostly text, or are there a lot of images?
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