The novelty surrounding Internet, however, gives us pause to reflect on the pertinence of a source. Mr. Morrissey, who may be a careful researcher under any circumstances, wants assurance that the regulation or statute he plucks off the 'Net is good law. All consumers of legal information should demand such quality. In next month's column, I will detail methods for evaluating Internet resources. Accuracy pertains to the completeness, factual irrefutability, and verifiability of a source.
Objectivity encompasses impartial unbiased interpretation or analysis.
Authenticity deals with the authority and expertise of a source, which may include its appearance. With this statement, researchers discover the site's authority. By reviewing specific database contents , researchers learn about the timeliness and updating frequency of certain publications. In truth, most sections appear current as of January 16, 1996. 2 The GPO entry continues by explaining the editorial process and highlighting some special features of the United States Code as offered via GPO Access .