The nursing student attempting to validate an Internet source wonders whether the source's author is credible in the field.How can this student make this determination? (Select all that apply. )
A)Review the author's credentials.
B)Assume the author is credible because he or she is published on the Internet.
C)Conduct a literature search using the author's name.
D)Look for links to information about the author.
E)Identify sites sponsored by the author individually as valid.

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To determine the credibility of the author, the nursing student should review the author's credentials, conduct a literature search using the author's name, and look for links to information about the author. Assuming the author is credible because he or she is published on the Internet is not a reliable method. Similarly, identifying sites sponsored by the author individually as valid is not a sufficient way to validate the credibility of the source.

The Nursing Student Attempting to Validate an Internet Source Wonders