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Accuracy:
Points of View

Things to Consider:

  • Is a particular point of view represented?

Note that some information is published by authors or organizations advocating a particular point of view. Be aware that this viewpoint may influence the content of the material. Publications from organizations such as those illustrated below tend to reflect the views of their members and are less likely to be objective.

Right to Life Web page, homepage  
  Greenpeace Web page
Ku Klux Klan Web page  
  • Has important information been left out?
Some publications fail to present all facts or cover all points of view. cover of Junipero Serra man of greatnessportrait of Junipero Serra, excerpt asks the question saint or holy terror?
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