What advice would you give someone when deciding whether a news story is reliable? Be sure
to mention the following terms in your response: verification, transparency, accountability, and
independence.

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Answer 1
id say definitely read the url and put it in a url scanner if a news article is factual there’s probably other news articles with the same facts try to find some of those
Answer 2

Answer:

see below

Explanation:

1. The article contains verifiable and checkable facts

Speculation isn’t fact, it’s speculation. Magazines and reputable websites have fact checkers on hand to check sources and content. Every important bit of information needs back up. If there is no basis for a statement or idea, move to an article written by someone who can put his money where his mouth is and back up his facts with proof. Look for studies, surveys, interviews  as the basis for an article.

2. The article presents a balance of the pros and cons

Even in depth investigations leading to a negative result will list the positive plus the negative. If an article is angry in tone or sounds like a perky sales pitch, you’re not receiving all sides of the story. A good writer will present ALL the facts and let the audience draw their own conclusions.

3. Sources are real people not initials or ” word on the street”

Citing vague sources such as “some people say” or “experts claim” doesn’t prove anything. Who are these people? Who are these experts? Look for specifics, “according a study at the Mayo Clinic…” or “freelance writing blogger Anne Wayman says…” These are sources you can check. You can make sure the facts are correct. Vague information only leads to more vague information. Testimonials by unnamed, anonymous sources only tell you they may not be true. Real names back up real facts.

4. Interviews are conducted with all parties involved

If an article presents interviews backing up one side of the story but glaringly omits interviews backing up the other side of the coin, you have to wonder if the author is stating all the facts. A good writer knows his story won’t be hurt by presenting both the pros and the cons.  In fact, a good writer knows if he leaves out important bits of information, his reputation is on the line.

5. The investigation contains actual information instead of handpicked letters from disgruntled sources

If an “investigation” consists of nothing but quotes or email excerpts from angry, no name people, consider the validity of the argument. A good writer isn’t afraid to interview all parties involved for an article, investigation or report. A good reporter doesn’t shape facts for his benefit. If you’re reading an investigative piece that isn’t fair and balanced, move on to the next article.

6. References are provided

As mentioned above, a reliable article includes references so the reader can verify facts and draw his own conclusion. Sources can include reputable university studies, reports and articles from government organizations, books and articles in well known magazines. Using vague web content on free article sites probably isn’t a good idea because many of these articles are written to create traffic for the writer’s website or blog. Always consider the source and check references before making a decision about whether or not an article contains reliable information.

7. Does the author have an agenda?

Does the article sound like an angry, bitter hate piece? It’s probably not a reliable article. Does it sound like the author is trying to drive traffic or promote a product or service? It’s probably not a reliable piece. If an article seems slanted in one direction or another, you’ll have to ask your self if the author has an agenda. Sometimes it’s so obvious you can spot the agenda a mile away. A good, reliable article will be even in tone without trying to sway the reader to one side or the other. Readers should always be left to make their own decisions.

8. The author of the article has a reputation for presenting fair and balanced information

Certain authors build trust among their readers. Good authors sell newspapers, magazines, books and drive traffic to websites. If an author has a reputation for presenting a fair, balanced and reasonable point of view, it’s easier to trust their articles as containing reliable information. (We’ll get into the different ways to trust a particular writer in an upcoming piece).

9. The article contains information not found on every single other article on the web

You can tell when an article is Googled and rewritten over and over again. The articles all sound the same and all contain the same information. Look for the articles that present new facts and arguments. Look for the articles that are written to inform rather than to bring in advertising revenue.

10. The article is hosted on a website or in a publication with a good reputation for providing quality content

Always consider the source. If the article is hosted on a website you haven’t heard of, research its hiring policies. Does it accept anyone without an audition, or do writers and editors have to submit to testing? Does the website or publication have a good reputation for presenting facts without a lot of spin? These are the sources to trust. Don’t blindly accept an article as fact, always consider the source.

Where do you go for your information – and how do you know it’s correct?


Related Questions

URGENT!!!! In 50 words or less summarize the logistics of the ACT test.

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Answer: The ACT is a standardized test that measures a student's skills in five core areas: English, math, reading, science, and writing (optional). Students in grades 11 and 12 take the ACT so that they can submit their scores to colleges as part of the college application process. 75 questions in 45 min.

Whatś your favoriate Netfix show?

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Answer:

Family Reunion

Explanation:

Its a good show to watch if you want to have a laugh :)

Master of None
It’s a great show about funny millennial life and love in New York

In Victor's diet, at least half the grains consumed were from whole-grain sources.
a. True
b. False

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false it’s falseeee
it’s false lol it has to be

Guys, I am taking the SHSAT and I am not confident I don't think I am smart enough to pass. I study like crazy but nothing sticks in my mind and if I don't pass my parents will be disappointed. What do I do?

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Answer:

Take time for yourself every so often, relax, treat yourself, be confident and don't over study. Studying to much can cause stress and you can become overwhelmed super quick, I tend to do it a lot. You don't need to have the perfect score, but don't just get by. Give it all you have and it will pay off, I promise. Don't ever think not making a perfect score on a test will cause your parents to become upset, trying your best will make them proud. You'll see it when you make that above average score! Everyone is intelligent no matter what; you're a smart and talented individual, don't ever forget that. Hopefully everything goes well and good luckk! :)

prayer. prayer works well trust in god.

Which separation technique will be used by a lady for the separation of dirt from clothes in washing machine?​

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Answer:

A washing machine works with centrifugation.

Explanation:

Centrifugation is a process that implements a rotating force for the separation of liquids and solids.

The centrifugal force in a washing machine is provided by a drum that is attached to a rotating shaft. This centrifugal force allows the water and soap to combine to permeate the clothes, and the rotational force causes the soapy water to clean the dirt.

In addition to this, the centrifugal process removes most of the water from the garments, favoring drying.

What is the last word in the last question (question 25) at the end of chapter 14?

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Answer:

can you specify more

need more information to help you out.

Explanation:

a^2-b^2=21 a-b=3 what is the value of a+b

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The answer is 7.
(a + b)(a - b) = a ^ 2 - b ^ 2
So, (a + b)(a - b) is 21.
Since (a - b) is 3, divide 21 by 3 to get 7.


Which practice is characteristic of modern familles?

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Answer:

Formal education carries high importance

Explanation:

In a 300-word essay, describe the main differences between sacred music and secular music. Discuss the purposes of both types of music and explain how people used music to achieve those purposes. Use the internet and search engines to find recordings of O Ignee Spiritus by Hildegard of Bingen (sacred music) and Ecco la Primavera by Francesco Landini (secular music). How do these musical pieces achieve their purposes?

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Answer:

The two main categories of music in the Middle Age and the Renaissance were sacred and secular music. The main differences between sacred and secular music were as follows.

Sacred music is “music composed to praise the holy or divine.” This form of music stands apart from the ordinary affairs of human beings and it conveys feelings related to divinity. Most forms of sacred music consisted of setting biblical verses to music to pay homage to God. Sacred comes from the Latin “sacrare”, which means “to set apart.” Thus, sacred music is set apart or consecrated for use within the liturgy, and it remained strictly under the control of the church.

The Middle Ages witnessed the dominance of the Roman Catholic Church over the minds of people, and this dominance was expressed in the music from this age as well. Boys learned music in schools affiliated with the churches, and monks and priests composed music for liturgical purpose. Women and girls were not permitted to sing in churches. However, nuns learned to sing and composed music for choirs.

Sacred music is not an ordinary form of music. It exists for the sole purpose of glorifying God and encouraging people to think divine thoughts. Gregorian chants were the first form of sacred music, and even later forms of sacred music rarely used musical accompaniments.

Secular music differs from sacred music because it deals with themes unrelated to spirituality, making it the exact opposite of sacred music. It pertains to the living rather than to the divine. Secular implies a shift away from the religious; therefore, this music represented a shift in focus from religious to non-religious composition.

French nobles called troubadours composed secular music and sang the first secular songs (mainly dance songs). Secular music themes eventually ranged from simple ballads to love songs, political songs, war songs, laments, and dance songs. The songs eulogized virtues such as chivalry, valor, honor, and love. Secular music used musical accompaniment and had a specific meter and beats set to the music. Composers during Renaissance experimented with musical forms, breaking with the monotony of sacred music and moving to freer and more expressive forms of music. One of the most important composers of that time was Guillaume de Mauchaut, who wrote both sacred and secular music.

Explanation:

Answer:

Secular music is different form sacred music becasue its purpose is different from Sacred music. Spirituality is very irrelevent when it comes to Secular music. In fact Secular music involves more about living than about the clergymen. 

The whole point of Sacred music is to stimulate religous thoughts into ones mind. 

Explanation:

Heres a shortened re-worded answer.

A hypothesis for angel soft using the penny's and water experiment. Hint: A hypothesis have to have if and then in the sentence.

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It’s soft and fluffy and feels like a cloud

Which of the following energy producing nutrients generates adenosine triphosphate (ATP) at the fastest rate?
O a. Amino acids
O b. Fatty acids
O C. Starches
O d. Cellulose
O e. Alcohol

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Answer:

C. starches

Explanation:

Starches generate adenosine triphosphate (ATP) at the fastest rate.  :)

Which of the following countries signed the NAFTA, resulting in the formation of the largest trading association in the world?

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Canada, Mexico & the United States of America.
They entered into force on 1 January 1994 in order to establish a trilateral trade bloc in North America.
NAFTA was the North American Free Trade Agreement. It was a cooperative agreement among Canada, The United States of , and Mexico for tariff-free goods and services. Hope that helps!

Anyone have any good SAT book recommendations other than Mike Barretts "Black Book" and Erica Meltzer's Grammar and Reading?

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Answer:

Kallis' SAT Pattern Strategy

Explanation:

The SAT questions in Kallis are realistic and are very similar to official test questions as well as giving very good step-by-step answer explanations for each of its questions. It is, however, relatively expensive. (Around $30)

how do you score well on the act

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Answer:

Practice with online practice tests or get a college counselor!

Explanation:

I recommend practicing with online practice tests. There are a bunch of act practice tests online and they can help you get a good score.

In the xy-plane, the point (p,r) lies on the line with equation y=x+b, where b is constant. The point with coordinates (2p, 5r) lies on the line with equation y=2x+b. If p is not 0 what is the value of p/r

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Answer:

4/3

Explanation:

For xy-plane coordinates, points are written as (x, y).

This question gives us two points and two line equations to solve this. Let's start with the first one.

Since p is the x value of the point and r is the y value of the point, we can place these values in our equation y = x + b as follows:

r = p + b

Now we do the same with our second point and line equation. We will substitute 2p for x and 5r for y in the equation y = 2x + b. So we get this:

5r = 2(2p) + b

5r = 4p + b

Since we have this two equations with the same two variables, now we can solve them using the elimination method.

In this case I eliminated b as it is constant in both equations. To do this I subtract the equations in order to cancel the b variable.

5r = 4p + b

r = p + b

_______ -

5r - r = 4p + b - p - b

4r = 3p

4/3 = p/r

"Why We Should Work Less" Adapted from Richard Schiffman

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Answer:

because more work will affect your personal health

Why we should work less ....

Working less does not mean economic failure. In fact, the opposite may be true. It may be that longer working hours just make people tired and resentful, and therefore less productive. There is also evidence that too much work impairs our health, leading to poor sleep and an increased risk of conditions such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

Crucially, working less has many psychological benefits. It means less stress and anxiety. It means better relationships, because we spend time with our loved ones, and have more energy to give them.

It also gives us more opportunity to live authentically through following our own innate interests, so that we spend more time in the positive state that psychologists call “flow” (when we are intensely absorbed in enjoyable activities). We have more time and energy to nurture our creativity, which also leads to a more meaningful and purposeful life.

Working less also enables us to experience the joys of doing nothing in particular.
People who experience this often report that they feel more grateful for life, more connected to nature; that they have more authentic relationships and become more creative and spiritual.

Another change is that they are no longer so interested in work. They love to spend their time doing nothing in particular, just enjoying being in the moment and being alive in the world.

And perhaps we are at a point when we need to rethink our whole relationship with economics. It’s clear that the world’s population cannot keep producing and consuming material goods at the present rate.

If f(x + 1) = 3x + 2, the function f could be
defined by which of the following?
A) f(x) = 3x - 2
B) f(x) = 3x - 1
C) f(x) = 3x +1
D) f(x) = 3x + 5

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Answer:

the answer is f(x) = 3x+5

Explanation:

f(x-1) = 3x + 2

Let, x-1 = a

or, x = a + 1

or, f[a+1-1] = 3(a+1) +2

or, f(a) = 3a + 5

or, f(x) = 3x + 5

If f(x + 1) = 3x + 2, the function f could be  f(x) = 3x + 5. Hence option D is correct.

What is function?

Function is defined as a statement, rule, or regulation that establishes the connection between two variables. An association of inputs and outputs known as a function occurs when each input has a particular connection to one or more outputs. There is a range, codomain, and domain for every function. A function is typically referred to as f(x), where x is the input. If you enter anything for x, you only get one output for y. The fact that x is the input value leads us to say that y is a function of x.

If x-1 = a,

x = a + 1,

f[a+1-1] = 3(a+1) + 2,

f(a) = 3a + 5,

or f(x) = 3x + 5,

Then f(x-1) = 3x + 2

Thus, if f(x + 1) = 3x + 2, the function f could be  f(x) = 3x + 5. Hence option D is correct.

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The basic formula to calculate a student's GPA is the:
A. addition of all grade points in completed courses divided by the
number of classes completed.
B. multiplication of all grade points in completed classes and
subtraction of all uncompleted courses.
C. multiplication of all grade points in completed courses divided by
the number of classes completed.
D. addition of all grade points in completed courses and subtraction
of all uncompleted courses.

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Answer: A. addition of all grade points in completed courses divided by the

number of classes completed.

The basic formula to calculate a student's GPA is the addition of all grade points in completed courses divided by the number of classes completed. Thus, option A is correct.

What is GPA?

GPA is an acronym for grade point average and it can be defined as a terminology that is typically used to reflect the performance of a student in all the courses he or she takes in college. Multiplication of all grade points in completed courses divided by the number of classes completed.

On the other hand, course grades is used to describe and reflect the performance of a student in a specific course i.e a single course. Addition of all grade points in completed courses and subtraction of all uncompleted courses.

In conclusion, the difference between course grades and grade point average (GPA) is that course grades is used to reflect the performance of a student in a specific course while grade point average (GPA) reflect the performance of a student in all courses.

Therefore, The basic formula to calculate a student's GPA is the addition of all grade points in completed courses divided by the number of classes completed. Thus, option A is correct.

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I need to know how to use those type of answers for my 6th period credit recovery class.

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Answer:

i can help you

Explanation:

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