Who
Who
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Who...
is the creator of the information?
or, using Internet lingo,
The Authority
- Who is responsible for this site and what are the author's credentials (education level, career, research practice)?
- Does the site have a link to information about the author?
- Can you contact the author by e-mail or, better yet, by a real-world postal address or phone number?
Practice your skill:
Look at the following Web pages that have information on anthrax as a biological weapon. Determine the WHO, and his or her authority. Download and print the worksheet from the previous page, and then record your answers under "Authority."
Door One | Door Two
Note: If you cannot determine an author's credentials, do a meta-Web information search on his or her name on Google and see what unfolds.
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