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Lesson 8: Considering an Author’s Credibility

Examine research authors’ credibility and biases when relying on their work. Use reliable sources.

In a famous scene in The Wizard of Oz, Dorothy pulls back the curtain to reveal the ordinary man behind the grand illusion of “The Great Oz.” It’s a dramatic moment that highlights the lengths some leaders will go to maintain their power and mystique.

When evaluating research, Professor Alex Edmans teaches us to do something similar — to pull back the cu…

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