Put all copies of your rough drafts, xerox copies, Internet print-outs, note cards and source cards in the left pocket. Add the Abstract or Outline if it was required. As you navigate the Internet and retrieve information for your class assignments and research papers, it's important to question the truthfulness of the information. Many times, a site's address will provide some clues. In this case, an individual named Smith has put Web pages in his or her personal directory and made the contents available to the world.
Authors put information online for a reason.
Ask yourself if the purpose is to inform and educate Internet users about a particular topic, or if there is some kind of hidden agenda. These are the two most telling questions. If you've never heard of the author or if the information wasn't well-written, chances are you should do more research into his or her background before accepting the information as factual. Check the library to see if this person has published anything in the real world. Following the links authors place inside their online information is one of the best ways to discover more about the author.