Which question should a researcher ask when judging the reliability of an author?

A researcher should consider whether an author has an agenda or bias because it may affect how fairly and accurately the information is presented. Working at a university, writing other books, or creating a website may provide background about the author, but none of these alone shows whether the author is presenting information impartially. The best choice is “Does the author have an agenda or bias?”

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