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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How can you ensure the author of a webpage is knowledgeable and trustworthy?
A
He/she provides sources from their research.
B
Author can be searched and more information about the author and what she has been researching will be available.
C
The author gives his/her reason for the website.
D
All of the above
E
A and B
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -As an information user, you should always check to see if a person has the authority to speak or write on a given topic. You must consider the credentials of an information source. Credentials may include professional affiliations, academic and professional credentials, reputation, and prior publications.

Detailed explanation-2: -Check the domain name Generally, . edu and . gov websites are credible, but beware of sites that use these suffixes in an attempt to mislead. Nonprofit websites may also contain reliable information, but take some time to consider the organization’s purpose and agenda to determine if it could be biased.

Detailed explanation-3: -An author of a scholarly (or academic) article will usually include his/her credentials or affiliations. You will also see references (footnotes, endnotes, etc.). Check to see if the author has written other articles on this topic by searching in an appropriate article database.

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