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Frameworks There are certain frameworks that information professionals have put together to help people think critically about the information provided. The questions are: Who is the author? Authority What is the purpose of the content? Accuracy Where is the content from? Publisher Why does the source exist? Purpose and Objectivity How does this source compare to others? The criteria are: Source: Who or what is the source? Motive: Why do they say what they do? Authority: Who wrote the story?
Review: Is there anything included that jumps out as potentially untrue? Two-Source Test: How does it compare to another source? Does it provide sources for supporting ideas? Are these sources reliable? Is the purpose of the information to inform, to persuade, to sell, or even to entertain?
Has the information been written and published recently? Does a date of publication appear? Finally, who is responsible for the information? Is an author or publisher listed at all? Some topics such as medical research and new technical information must be up-to-date to be valuable to readers. However, bias and opinion compromise even recent information, keeping it from being objective and trustworthy.
Certainly, any organization or individual is entitled to a perspective. Likewise, some organizations, particularly companies who want sales or politicians who want votes, want readers to agree with their views. Few advertisements present credible supporting information for the positions they present!
For example, consider material posted on the Web with a. How much factual information about the automobile will appear? Will be the purpose of the posted information be to inform readers about the specific features of the new model or to urge them to buy? In what ways do language and graphics bias readers about the new car?
If you read an article from The Onion, the humorous satire of current events, can you trust the supposedly actual information the article presents? Are you supposed to? The Onion wants readers to laugh, not to learn. Many Web pages are published anonymously by individuals. Are the views of individuals as reliable as those of experts from universities or from the government which cite sources? Using unreliable sources results in negative consequences. Credibility is especially important to business professionals because using unreliable data can cause internal and external stakeholders to question your decisions and rely solely on their own opinions rather than factual data.
Hence, using credible sources for information will increase your reputation and trustworthiness. An article by the Ivey Business Journal supports this idea by expressing that trust is a key factor in building loyalty, increasing credibility, and supporting effective communication. So remember, it is important to develop your skills in identifying reliable resources because it will ultimately help you become an effective communicator and trustworthy leader. Are you looking to expand your communication skill set?
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All courses are online, allowing you to continue working while pursuing your degree. For more information, please contact us at suo-inquiry stevenson. Learn more about Stevenson University Online's programs by joining us at our online or on-site events throughout the year. Skip Navigation. Apr 13, Angel Brecht. Krahenbuhl, Communication Studies Program Coordinator With the infinite amount of information online, it can be difficult to decipher what is true and accurate and what is not.
What is reliable information?
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