Evaluating Online Information

Always check your information for timeliness and balance.

Timeliness

Online information can be more up to date than print publications, but always check the date on any Web page you hope to use. If the date is old, or if no date is displayed, the information may no longer be accurate.

Balance

Much of what is published online has a commercial purpose or a bias. Watch for the ways in which a page tries to shape your thinking:

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