Discussion 1 : Evaluating Sources

Based on the evaluation criteria described in your reading, consider each of the following scenarios and the sources provided. In each scenario, which sources would you use? Why or why not?

You are looking for background information on biological warfare:

? C.B.R.N.E. - Biological Warfare Agents

? Homeland Defense & Security Information Analysis Center

? Bradford Disarmament Research Centre, Department of Peace Studies, University of Bradford, U.K .

An Islamic school is opening in your town and you need to know more about Islamic education traditions:

? Council of Islamic Education

? The Islamic Foundation of North America

? IslamiCity

You are looking for information about arthritis:

? Arthritic Foundation

? Arthritis

? National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases.

Discussion 2 : Interviewing Sources

According to this week's reading assignment, how do reporters evaluate the credibility of the people they interview? Why is it important to understand a source's motivations?

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