Answered

Read the following source listing for research on the topic of fracking:

URL: lookingfortruth.com
Title: Fracking Will Ruin Our Environment
Author: James Johnson, Founder of the End Fracking Now Campaign
Date: 2013

Which is the best evaluation of the source's credibility?

A. The source is reliable because James Johnson founded the campaign.
B. The source is published recently, so it will provide the most accurate information.
C. The source is biased because of its association with a campaign.
D. The source is transparent, so you can trust its information to be true.



Answer :

GinnyAnswer

Final answer:

The source's credibility is best evaluated by considering the potential bias due to its association with a campaign, assessing the transparency of the source, and not relying solely on the author's affiliation with the campaign.


Explanation:

The best evaluation of the source's credibility is:

  1. The source is biased because of its association with a campaign. Even though the source was published by the founder of the End Fracking Now Campaign, James Johnson, the clear bias towards the campaign's mission raises concerns about objectivity.
  2. The source is transparent so you can trust its information to be true. Transparency in the publication does not guarantee credibility; hence, one should be cautious without looking for additional verification before trusting the information provided.
  3. The source is reliable because James Johnson founded the campaign. Reliability is not solely based on the author's association with a campaign, as biases could influence the information shared.

Learn more about evaluating source credibility here:

https://brainly.com/question/12632951


Other Questions