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Technical Writing - Emergency Management Institute

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UNIT 2: RESEARCH IN COMMUNICATIONS<br />

Less common but worth a try:<br />

• Woframalpha.com<br />

• Ask.com<br />

• Rollyo.com<br />

• Blekko.com<br />

• Yippy.com<br />

Validity of Published Information<br />

It is important that researchers determine the validity of the information gathered. The<br />

writer must be able to determine if the information presented is relevant, accurate, and<br />

objective.<br />

Do not rely on just one source of information. Corroboration of information and concepts<br />

across multiple information sources is a sound indicator that the material is valid.<br />

Researching the author of the materials is another way to determine if the materials the<br />

author has developed are valid. Is the author a well known Subject Matter Expert<br />

(SME) in the field? How often have they published and what has been the professional<br />

reaction to their materials?<br />

Research the methods used to gather the data that has been presented in the<br />

information source. Understanding the data collection and analysis processes used can<br />

provide validity indicators of the information presented.<br />

IS-613 <strong>Technical</strong> <strong>Writing</strong> Page 2.13

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