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Can you find any literature cited on the page to support the
information presented?
Look for a bibliography or links to
sites that support the information you are reading.
- What sort of information is being cited?
- Does it seem legitimate and authoritative?
- Can you track down the cited information?
The last point about tracking down the cited information is
particularly important. Not only does it help you verify the
legitimacy of the information you are reading, the cited information can
provide valuable additional research for your topic. Previous
researchers have often searched for and read significant quantities of
research materials....take advantage of the work they've done!
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