You've found an Internet article that supports your view of a research subject. The author seems to have excellent credentials, and the article is very well written. However, the author seems to be using outdated information to support her claims, and you can't find other articles that corroborate her information. Which of the following statements best describes what your course of action should be and why?
A. You should use the article as a reference. The author is obviously an expert in her field and the information doesn't need to be "nitpicked."
B. You should not use the article as a reference. The lack of corroboration and outdated information outweigh the author's credentials.
C. You should use the article as a reference. The important thing is that you've found a source that will bolster your arguement.
D. You should not use the article as a reference. Information from the Internet isn't trustworthy.
The article may seem to support your ideas, but if the information is outdated, then that means it may be incorrect which may be the reason why it has been updated. The best decision you should take would be answer B, the author may be very credited, but the lack of sources make his/her articles untrustable.
