Question

While researching Internet articles, Jane realizes that many of the facts and viewpoints in an article by D. Smith differ drastically from other articles she has found on the same topic. What action should Jane do next to determine the article’s reliability?




analyze the author’s background to evaluate any potential bias




evaluate each article’s main idea to expose generalizations




compare D. Smith's point of view to your own




discredit and remove D. Smith’s article from her sources