The credibility of a Source
Many criteria can be used in determining whether a source is credible. The most important criterion that I would apply is looking for indicators of quality. The signs of quality are the claims that developed the source backed up with cited and documented sources. This means that it will be vital to consider whether the sources can be found online, whether they are of high quality, whether they are biased or balanced, and whether the sources cover and handle what they are expected to. The criteria also involve reviewing the source for correct grammar, mechanics, and spelling. A resource that is of quality will have been carefully edited and reviewed. The last step in this criterion of credibility will be evaluating the credibility of the publisher. In general, the process will be intended to look at the truthfulness, reliability, and the correctness of the information.
The three authoritative sources of information of my area of interest for public health are the World Health Organization, Institute of Medicine, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. All these sources that I have selected meet the criteria for credibility that has been stated. The Institute of Medicine is a National Academy of Sciences’ branch that provides health information to the public, corporate sector, professions, and the government. WHO, on the other hand, is an overseas association that is concerned with health attainment. CDC is the federal agency of the united states with the role of protecting the safety and health of the general population.
All the sources are effective as they provide their evidence based on scientific knowledge. The sources are also can be found online at any time and anywhere. The sources also are written with the correct grammar, spelling, mechanics. Lastly, the three sources are well-edited and reviewed. These sources are the most popular sources of information, and they meet all the criteria of credibility.