Article Response HW

The first thing I learned from the article is several different ways one can check for the credibility of the author. A reader can look for anything that points to the author’s authority, any publications in something like a scholarly publication or look to see if the website is current. It is always a plus to see that the author has gone through a “professional” test of his/her authority.

Along with these options, it is sometimes easier to just investigate the page itself. If the website itself has grammar mistakes or interesting graphics, then it might not be the most reliable source.

The second thing I learned is that there are all types of different websites. I had never noticed that some websites are specific to non-profit organizations while others are more personal and run by one individual. It is important to note as well that anyone can post “news” on news and journalistic websites, but just because it is published does not necessarily mean it is true!

Lastly, I found it interesting that a biased article is not always immediately a bad one. I was always taught that bias is not good, but the article specified that it is just important to know that the author has a special interest when you are on the website. However, it is important for the reader to realize that these sources do vary in credibility of information.