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Which is NOT a good credential for an author?

Which is NOT a good sign of accuracy?

Finding good sources

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Which is NOT a good sign of accuracy?
The work has been edited or professionally published
You can find similar information elsewhere
You have found one single source on the that seems to disprove all others
The author has cited any research/ data that is not their own
2
Which is NOT a good credential for an author?
They work in the field
They specialize or study in the field
They have hands on experience with the subject
they are a celebrity
3
Which is the best boolean phrase if you want to find info on addressing an aging population
aging OR population OR policy
"hey google, seach for aging population"
aging AND population AND policy
What is the best way to solve an aging population?
4
All of the following are additional important considerations, EXCEPT
When it was published or updated
Relevance to your research question
What perspectives the text represents and leaves out
Length and format - short pieces and videos are unreliable
5
Wikipedia is...
One stop shopping! All you need
An ok place to start to understand the topic and what else to search for
to be avoided at all costs
6
Which of the followign is NOT a valid way for an author to support their ideas?
Facts and statistics
bias and sterotypes
citing other sources
strong language stating their opinion