Question

You've found an Internet article that supports your view of a research subject. The author seems to have excellent credentials, and the article is very well written. However, the author seems to be using outdated information to support her claims, and you can't find other articles that corroborate her information. Which of the following statements best describes what your course of action should be and why? A. You should use the article as a reference. The important thing is that you've found a source that will bolster your arguement. B. You should use the article as a reference. The author is obviously an expert in her field and the information doesn't need to be "nitpicked." C. You should not use the article as a reference. The lack of corroboration and outdated information outweigh the author's credentials. D. You should not use the article as a reference. Information from the Internet isn't trustworthy.

Answer 1

The best answer is C. It's important to use updated information in your research, therefore why B and A are not the answer. As for D, information from the Internet can be trustworthy; it depends on which site you're using. For example, .gov is a good site to use.