American Military University Critical Thinking Strategies for Business Discussion

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What criteria do you recommend to determine the credibility of a source of information?

Instructions

  • Develop a list of no less than 10 elements you would use to determine the credibility of facts, articles, websites, news, etc.
  • Thoroughly explain the reason for each element and why it is important
  • Include at least 3 credible references to support your recommendations

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Criteria to determine the credibility of a resource
Finding a credible source during research is essential to make arguments more powerful.
Therefore it is critical to determine if the piece used provides trustworthy and reputable
information (O.E.D. Online, 2016). There are multiple criteria applicable to decide on the
credibility of data retrieved from a source. Credibility standards tend to vary depending on the
purpose of the information attained; therefore, it may change depending on academic writing
discipline. Some elements used to determine the credibility of a source include the following.
First, it is essential to identify the author/s of the source. Pieces authored by individuals
respected in the subject of study tend to be credible. As an information user, one should consider
the authors' credentials, such as his/her academic credentials, professional affiliations, reputation,
and prior publications. However, when dealing with an original work, check the purpose of the
author.
Another element is investigating the publisher of the source. Some of the key features to
evaluate include the publisher's location, website, contact details, and editorial team. Also, assess
if the work is free from grammatical errors. Additionally, if the piece is open access, check if it is
registered under Open Access Scholarly Publis...


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