In the references, we have identified multiple factors to consider when evaluating the reliability of a source (i.e., authority, accuracy, audience, objectivity, coverage, currency). Choose one of these factors and evaluate the following three types of sources: blog, newspaper, government website.

Answer the questions below consulting only the reference pdf file without any external sources or knowledge.

Questions:

1. In the references, we have identified multiple factors to consider when evaluating the reliability of a source (i.e., authority, accuracy, audience, objectivity, coverage, currency). Choose one of these factors and evaluate the following three types of sources: blog, newspaper, government website.

2. Jenny, a first-year student, is skeptical of any new study processes. She spent her whole time in high school studying the same way rewriting notes out exactly, making them neater and easier to read. She claims that since this has worked in the past, it will continue to work in university. Using your understanding of learning and memory, why might Jenny be mistaken?

3. Cole has spent the last year practicing a vegan diet. They have adhered to a strict diet, free of any animal products and have noticed benefits in their energy level and digestion. Now, Cole has been asked to write an argumentative essay on whether alternative diets actually have benefits or if they are just another trend. Should Cole use their positive experiences with veganism as evidence to support their argument? Why or why not?

4. George is working on an argumentative paper about what the best note-taking methods are for students. They find a journal article that discusses the university classroom and the most efficient ways for students to record lecture content. The journal and author both seem authoritative, but the article was published in 1959. Thinking critically, why might content from this source no longer be appropriate to cite as evidence in an argumentative paper on this topic?

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