Question

Which of the following is the most important step to take when gathering information online?

Answers:

-Evaluate cost
-Check date of publication
-Verify information
-Agree with information

Answer 1

Verify information, date doesn't matter, agreeing doesn't matter, and cost probably doesn't either.

Answer 2

The correct answer is: verify information.

When gathering information online, one must always make sure that the information is from correct sources and accurate.

The date of the publication is not relevant as such because some information is considered timeless. The reader does not have to agree with the information either, as his point of view is of no significance.

To verify an information from online sites, double or triple check it and make sure the source of the information is given or available to be found. If the information given is not correct, you can always report the mistakes to the admin.