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Who... produced it?
Publishing processes
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When... was it published?
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Final reminder

Understanding how different types of information are published can also help you decide whether it is credible:

• Any individual can publish anything on the World Wide Web, or post to a discussion list - this has to be judged on its own merit and with reference to the author's credentials.
• Journals and newspapers, whether in print or electronic will in almost all cases have an editor and/or an editorial board that decides editorial policy which influences what will be published.
• Many academic journals are peer reviewed - this means that articles submitted will be evaluated by at least two experts in the field before being recommended for publication.