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Which of the following might be considered a valid source for online research? Select all that apply.
(2 points)
Responses
the National Archives
the National Archives
a weblog of a guy who describes himself as a “history nerd”
a weblog of a guy who describes himself as a “history nerd”
a Wikipedia article
a Wikipedia article
a weblog of a college history professor about her area of specialty
a weblog of a college history professor about her area of specialty
a org website that was last updated in 2008
a org website that was last updated in 2008
a com website with its own online store
a com website with its own online store
a gov website
a gov website
a website with claims that you can’t verify at another source
(2 points)
Responses
the National Archives
the National Archives
a weblog of a guy who describes himself as a “history nerd”
a weblog of a guy who describes himself as a “history nerd”
a Wikipedia article
a Wikipedia article
a weblog of a college history professor about her area of specialty
a weblog of a college history professor about her area of specialty
a org website that was last updated in 2008
a org website that was last updated in 2008
a com website with its own online store
a com website with its own online store
a gov website
a gov website
a website with claims that you can’t verify at another source
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For valid sources in online research, the following would be considered appropriate:
1. **the National Archives** - Valid source, as it is an official government archive with credible historical documents.
2. **a weblog of a college history professor about her area of specialty** - This can be a valid source if the professor is knowledgeable and provides credible information.
3. **a gov website** - Valid source, as government websites tend to provide reliable and official information.
The other options are less reliable for academic research:
- **a weblog of a guy who describes himself as a “history nerd”** - This may lack credibility without proper credentials or sources.
- **a Wikipedia article** - While it can be a starting point, Wikipedia itself is not considered a reliable academic source since its content can be edited by anyone.
- **a org website that was last updated in 2008** - The outdated nature makes it less reliable unless the information is still relevant.
- **a com website with its own online store** - Generally, commercial websites are not seen as credible sources unless they are well-established and provide verifiable information.
- **a website with claims that you can’t verify at another source** - This is not a reliable source, as claims need external verification to be credible.
In conclusion, the valid sources are the National Archives, the weblog of a college history professor, and a gov website.
1. **the National Archives** - Valid source, as it is an official government archive with credible historical documents.
2. **a weblog of a college history professor about her area of specialty** - This can be a valid source if the professor is knowledgeable and provides credible information.
3. **a gov website** - Valid source, as government websites tend to provide reliable and official information.
The other options are less reliable for academic research:
- **a weblog of a guy who describes himself as a “history nerd”** - This may lack credibility without proper credentials or sources.
- **a Wikipedia article** - While it can be a starting point, Wikipedia itself is not considered a reliable academic source since its content can be edited by anyone.
- **a org website that was last updated in 2008** - The outdated nature makes it less reliable unless the information is still relevant.
- **a com website with its own online store** - Generally, commercial websites are not seen as credible sources unless they are well-established and provide verifiable information.
- **a website with claims that you can’t verify at another source** - This is not a reliable source, as claims need external verification to be credible.
In conclusion, the valid sources are the National Archives, the weblog of a college history professor, and a gov website.
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