Credibility
Determine which of the following websites are “credible” and which are not. Briefly explain your answers.
All About ExplorersLinks to an external site.
I consider this source credible because all information about the authors is actively facilitated in this website. For instance, information about Gerald August, and Lauren Zucker, a worldwide known Botanist and Psychiatrist are some of the authors discussed in detail in this website.
Dihydrogen Monoxide Research DivisionLinks to an external site.
Environmental Assessment Center is a trusted institution which has been in operation for a time to be credit for publishing a website. Besides, it is an organization under the United States government and thus forms part and parcel of a credible size. Besides, the sites talk about an important topic that requires public attention because it talks about a critical issue of hydrogen monoxide and thus requires expertise.
California’s Velcro Crop under ChallengeLinks to an external site.
Any type of website containing up to date information can be termed as credible because it contains updated information. As such, this site cannot be credited because it contains information of near three decades ago because it was published in the year 1993. Furthermore, the information contained is attributed back to public members rather than credible authors, and thus, there are higher chances of biases.
Feline Reactions to Bearded MenLinks to an external site.
The website is owned by a company showcasing that most likely it a form of advertising their product or service. The website talks about a dizzying array of a form of cultural fashion. The website cannot also be considered as credible because of the date of publishing. The website was not published in the last five years and thus cannot be termed as relevant as an academic source.
Pacific Northwest Tree OctopusLinks to an external site.
The website is credible because the site is not associated with any educational institution but Kelvinic University branch of the wild Haggis Conversation society. The university is a fully accredited institution which is independent and offers a wide range of courses at a different level of higher learning programs and other educational activities that are meant to satisfy self- fulfillment workshops, and thus it is considered the appropriate site which offers profound innovation in the education sector.
Aluminum Foil Deflector BeanieLinks to an external site.
The website can be considered credible because it is published by Aluminium Foil Deflector Beanie (AFDB). The site is dedicated because it is dedicated to spreading the word Aluminum Foil. The site talks about a product which protects the brain from the electromagnetic psychotronic mind. Besides, AFDB has produced different credible site at different time intervals, which are relevant. The website also gives a warning about potential commercial AFDBS to avoid the risk associated with mental enslavement and subversion.
The Jackalope ConspiracyLinks to an external site.
The website cannot be categorized as a credible source because its recent evidence can be dated back in 1998. As such, there lack adequate information that talks about the latest information about Jackalope one of the rarest animals in the world at that time. Furthermore, the author of the website is not indicated and because it ends with. Com, there is a high likelihood that it is a commercial site.
Buy Dehydrated WaterLinks to an external site.
This website cannot be considered credible because it does not contain much information about the author and the date of publishing.
The Republic of MolossiaLinks to an external site.
The website is credible because it is published by a renowned and reliable source of the government of the Republic of Molossia. Furthermore, it is a recent article, and thus, its information is current and appropriate for viewers’ discretion.
Dog IslandLinks to an external site.
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The website cannot be considered credible because it lacks information about the author. Besides, it is a company website, and the website talks about a new venture of Xiao and Han Fei, showcasing that there is a high possibility that the site is commercializing its product or a particular type of product to the public.
Part 2: Find four sources on your own, three credible (2 scholarly) and 1 NOT reliable. Post the title of the article/webpage, name of the author (if available), and a link to the article/webpage.
https://www.worldwildlife.org/
Topic: FOREST FIRES: THE GOOD AND THE BAD
https://energylaw.uslegal.com/energy-policy-and-conservation/
Topic: ENERGY POLICY AND CONSERVATION
USLEGAL. COM
https://www.environmentalscience.org/career/biologist
Environmental SCIENCE. Org
Topic: What Is a Biologist?
http://www.modernplasztika.co.hu/audioful_eng.html
It is not credible because there is no such surgery that can give one pointed ear or increase the ability of hearing.