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VIRGIL 3.0: Online Research Tutorial

Module 4: Using the Internet for Research

Step 4: From the opening page you can see that the site is concerned with government programs relating to hydrogenand fuel cells. It has information about the technology, opportunites for investment, and sources of further information.

As you begin evaluating the site it is clear that it reflects the views of the U.S. Department of Energy, an official government agency, so it can be considered authoritative. But also be aware that a government agency will reflect the positions and biases of the current administration. Therefore the information can be used to persuade as well as inform.

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