1.3 Evaluating the results of the search

Table of Contents

1. Validity of information
2. Reliability criteria
   1. Expertise and reputation
   2. Lack of bias
   3. Opposing views
   4. Equal emphasis
   5. Accuracy
   6. Currency
   7. Establishing currency
   8. Indirect methods of establishing currency
3. Measuring the success of a search
4. Structuring and saving of search results

Accuracy

When you are looking for factual information you can usually assume that a reliable site based on the points above will attempt to provide correct data. However, mistakes can be made and you should cross check data using more than one reliable site wherever possible.

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