After studying this chapter, you should be able to:
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| 1. Explain the criteria for high-quality information. |
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| 2. Reject claims based solely on anecdotes, testimonials, and opinions. |
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| 3. Recognize the fallibility of polls and experts. |
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| 4. Investigate impressive-sounding names of organizations. |
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| 5. Know how to scrutinize Internet sites for signs of bias and deception. |
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| 6. Give proper credit to sources. |
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| 7. Avoid improper use of copyrighted materials. |