When you research your topic on the Internet, it is important to remember
a. not everything published on the Internet is unbiased or true.
b. most information published on the Internet can be taken at face value.
c. secondary source information has been vetted already from the primary source from which it was taken, so it is reliable and accurate.
d. an author should have an advanced degree when writing about scientific or technical topics in order to be considered reliable.
Answer: a
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