Six Criteria for Evaluating Sources

Why do you suppose you should check for objectivity in an online source? For instance, if you looked on the General Motors Web site, do you suppose it would contain information on the merits of the Volkswagen Bug? No, of course not! Therefore, to get accurate coverage of a topic, it is important that you evaluate your online sources for accuracy, objectivity, relevancy and currency.

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