Have you checked that all sources of information are reliable?

Use the C.R.A.P. method to check.

Currency – Is the information up to date?

Reliable – What kind of information is provided?  Is it biased or does it ensure a balanced view of the issue?

Authority – Is the information written by an author or organisation who are experts in their field?

Purpose – What is the purpose of the article/information?   What is the domain of the website – edu, gov?   Are there advertisements on the website – how do they relate to the topic?

 

PS. Thanks Arj Barker, comedian,  for the above quote which has set the tone for this blog space: AQUA – Always question unvalidated authority.