Web Wisdom and Recognizing Legitimacy

Anyone can upload a website, scholars and scammers alike. Some signs to look for when making judgment calls about the credibility of an online source:

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Workable links

Information can be cross-referenced

For an overall perspective, consider who is funding the website. The old cliche "Follow the money." has persisted over time because it is true...money is the source of most information and many actions in our world.

Be careful what you bite!