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Date published: Always check how recently the page has been
updated to see how current the information is and whether anything
has changed. In cases of serious doubt, check the history of the
webpage using some tools https://archive.org/web
Author's expertise and background with the subject: See who is
behind what you read and establish your opinion on the leading
figures in journalism on the topics that interest you. This does not
mean that experienced people and ones who hold good credentials
are always right – but at least they can give you an idea of what is the
general state of the debate on a certain topic.
Does it match your prior knowledge: Ask yourself if the information
matches up with what they have learned before.
Does it seem realistic: Rely on your own common sense. Does
something that you see on the internet really look probable and
likely to have happened?
