that we maintain a keen eye to distinguish what is a credible source as opposed to a Non-credible source. Both Credible and Non-Credible sources utilizes domain URL ending in ".com or .org.". Many URLs such as ".gov‚ .mil‚ and .edu." tend to be credible however; this form of identification is not just enough. One must be able to have other ways to distinguish a credible site from it’s not so factual counterpart. In order to deem a website credible‚ we must take into consideration the following points:
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Debate Outcomes Credible sources are always a topic for debate. What is a credible source and what is not a credible source. By definition‚ credible means “offering reasonable grounds for being believed.” ("Merriam-Webster"‚ 2011) Therefore a credible source is information that is true and believable. One of the sources that we discussed and debated in class is Wikipedia. “Wikipedia is an online open-content collaborative encyclopedia.......” "Wikipedia:general Disclaimer" (2011) So what about Wikipedia
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Credible Websites vs. Non-credible Websites: Credible websites are trusted websites usually funded by the government‚ scientific‚ or college associations. Usually the end ends in .edu‚ .gov‚ .org. Non credible websites are websites by people who post their opinions or their opinions of a fact. Anyone can make a .com or .net easily and say whatever they choose to say Credible Websites: (http://curious.astro.cornell.edu) A credible website is a site that displays accurate‚ useful‚ and true
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Credible Websites vs. Non-credible Websites Credible websites are generally produced by authors who actually know what they are talking about. The sponsoring agency of the website is also credible. The intent of a credible website is to provide a reader with information and therefore should not be biased. The links on the website should not be biased either. They are typically funded by government‚ scientific‚ or college associations‚ or approved by the government. Also‚ usually the end in .edu
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Credible Strength There are multitudes of unique and genuine advertisements that span from tv advertisements to ads in magazines. Due to the differentiation in the means of communication‚ both the structural aspects and the presentation of the advertisements vary paramountly.When crafting magazine advertisements‚ the producer is restricted to specific means of broadcasting their beliefs in essence. The advertiser has to assimilate both physical and literal elements in a equitable manner to fully
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Theory of Fighting Pathogens with Pathogens Is Homeopathy A Credible Treatment? Around 1790‚ Samuel Hahnmann‚ a German physician took in a certain amount of quinine from the bark of Cinchona sp. which was usually used to treat malaria (the main symptom is fever) and later he noticed some effects such as his body temperature raised. With further study‚ he concluded the theory that a substances cause disease symptom can also alleviate the disease which later developed to be “Homeopathy” treatment
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“The Claim of Englishwomen to the Suffrage Constitutionally Considered”. By Helen Taylor. 1867 1. CLASIFICATION a. Text type: This is an article published in the “Westminster Review” in 1867. b. Cultural and historical background: It dates back to 1867‚ Victorian period (1837-1901)‚ which corresponds with the reign of Queen Victoria. This was an extremely exciting period‚ sometimes called “the second British Renaissance”. It was published after the amendment to the Bill presented
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Wikipedia as a Credible Source Group A MGT/521 Management January 24‚ 2010 Wikipedia as a Credible Source With the emergence of the internet as a resource center for students a question arises on the credibility of web based sites. In this paper we will debate the use of Wikipedia as a credible source of information. Support of Wikipedia Since navigating the web can be difficult in obtaining information Wikipedia should be viewed as a primary source of initial‚ credible and valid
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Your completed assignment must be submitted through the Canvas assignment portal by the beginning of your class time on the due date specified on your class schedule. [15 total points] A. Take the Health Assessment Survey posted on Canvas. Fill in your category scores in the table below. (Do NOT submit your entire survey; only the scores!) [1 point] Categories of Wellness Ideal Score Your Score Physical Health 40 30 Intellectual Health 40 32 Emotional Health
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5 CREDIBLE WEBSITES BY MELISSA BAGSHAW I used Global Warming as my topic. 1) www.epa.gov/climatechange/ This website was last updated on January 12‚ 2012‚ which meant it was recent and updated regularly. It is a government agency that deals with climate issues‚ and I found it to be an unbiased site with lots of information that pertained to my chosen subject. The authors were experts in the field of global warming and climate changes. The address also ends in .gov‚ which is considered reliable
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