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Many people find history interesting because they consider it to be a collection of true stories about people and events of the past. They enjoy reading about the people and events that made the world what it is today. This unit explores how historians find information and how they determine if that information is worthy of being analyzed and passed on to future generations. News is sometimes called history in the making. How do you get information about what is happening in the world today? How do you determine if it’s relevant or important? How do you determine if the source is truthful or credible?

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History helps you to understand the importance of the work

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Answer:Author – Information on the internet with a listed author is one indication of a credible site. The fact that the author is willing to stand behind the information presented (and in some cases, include his or her contact information) is a good indication that the information is reliable

1) Accuracy. Verify the information you already know against the information found in the source. ...

2) Authority. Make sure the source is written by a trustworthy author and/or institution. ...

3) Currency. ...

4) Coverage.

Compare the information provided by your source with other reliable sources to verify accuracy. Check facts and data provided in an Internet source with information from trusted sources, such as government agencies and universities. Look for a complete and comprehensive presentation of data and facts.

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