Table of Contents
- 1 Where can you find a credible or reliable source of information to get accurate details?
- 2 What is an anonymous source?
- 3 Can anonymous sources may be considered reliable sources?
- 4 Why are anonymous sources used?
- 5 Is anonymous information more credible than a commercial source?
- 6 Can you use information obtained under condition of anonymity?
Where can you find a credible or reliable source of information to get accurate details?
Reliable information must come from dependable sources. based on strong evidence.” Widely credible sources include: Scholarly, peer-reviewed articles and books. Trade or professional articles or books.
What is an anonymous source?
The use of anonymous sources encourages some sources to divulge information which it is illegal for them to divulge, such as the details of a legal settlement, grand jury testimony, or classified information.
How do you know if information is reliable?
The criteria are:
- Currency: Timeliness of the information.
- Relevance: Importance of the information for your needs.
- Authority: Source of the information.
- Accuracy: Truthfulness and correctness of the information.
- Purpose: Reason the information exists.
What is not reliable sources?
Unreliable sources don’t always contain true, accurate, and up-to-date information. Using these sources in academic writing can result in discrediting writers’ status. That’s why it is extremely important to use credible and reliable sources only.
Can anonymous sources may be considered reliable sources?
Under AP’s rules, material from anonymous sources may be used only if: 1. The material is information and not opinion or speculation, and is vital to the report. The source is reliable, and in a position to have direct knowledge of the information.
Why are anonymous sources used?
We use information from anonymous sources to tell important stories that otherwise would go unreported.
Where can I find reliable sources?
Credible sources include peer-reviewed journals, government agencies, research think tanks, and professional organizations. Major newspapers and magazines also provide reliable information thanks to their high publishing standards. Reputable news sources require all content to be fact-checked before publication.
How do I know if a source is not credible?
Non-Credible Websites:
- Is author information available?
- Is the date of publication available?
- Does the website list its sources?
- What is the domain? (.com, .
- Is the site designed well?
- Is the site well written?
- Using your common sense, does the information seem biased or incorrect?
Is anonymous information more credible than a commercial source?
In general, objective information with a listed author and/or presented by a reliable publisher is far more credible than anonymous information published by a commercial or an anonymous source. It’s up to you – as critical reader – to determine the bias and the source of what you read.
Can you use information obtained under condition of anonymity?
Deep background. The information can be used but without attribution. The source does not want to be identified in any way, even on condition of anonymity. In general, information obtained under any of these circumstances can be pursued with other sources to be placed on the record.
Should stories that use anonymous sources be considered fact or fiction?
We should just state the information as fact. Stories that use anonymous sources must carry a reporter’s byline. If a reporter other than the bylined staffer contributes anonymous material to a story, that reporter should be given credit as a contributor to the story.
What is a reliable source of information?
What is reliable information? Reliable information must come from dependable sources. According to UGA Libraries, a reliable source will provide a “thorough, well-reasoned theory, argument, etc. based on strong evidence.” Widely credible sources include: Magazine articles, books and newspaper articles from well-established companies