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You've found an Internet article that supports your view of a research subject. The author seems to have excellent credentials, and the article is very well written. However, the author seems to be using outdated information to support her claims, and you can't find other articles that corroborate her information. Which of the following statements best describes what your course of action should be and why? A. You should use the article as a reference. The important thing is that you've found a source that will bolster your arguement. B. You should not use the article as a reference. The lack of corroboration and outdated information outweigh the author's credentials. C. You should not use the article as a reference. Information from the Internet isn't trustworthy. D. You should use the article as a reference. The author is obviously an expert in her field and the information doesn't need to be "nitpicked."

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personally i would have proceeded with A lol but i think from a correct and professional perspective that B would be the best course to take, for the safety of the accuracy of your research project.
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I believe that the correct answer is B. If the information in the article is outdated and you cannot find any other articles to back up with that article claims, then the person who wrote the article's credentials don't really mean that much in that situation.
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