The "Who" Clue

Something About the Author . . .

If somebody wrote you a letter, wouldn't you want to know who it was from?

The same goes for any kind of information.

Knowing who created a document and a little bit about that person's background can tell you a lot about the document, such as whether or not the author has sufficient expertise to back up his or her arguments.

The author's name won't always be indicated, but if it is, look for biographical information about that person. Choose biographical resources that are deemed credible, like sources listed in the Biography and Genealogy Master Index or Marquis Who's Who on the Web. If you cannot determine the credibility of a biographical resource, it may help to find out more about the person who wrote the biography.

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