Which of the following might be considered a valid source for online research? Select all that apply.
(2 points)
Responses (The choices have 2 charts to be placed in a yes chart and no chart to be organized and correct)
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
Valid sources for online research:
- the National Archives
- a weblog of a college history professor about her area of specialty
- a gov website
Where does the other questions go
For the remaining options, they would go in the "no" chart as they are not considered valid sources for online research:
- a weblog of a guy who describes himself as a "history nerd"
- a Wikipedia article
- a org website that was last updated in 2008
- a com website with its own online store
- a website with claims that you can't verify at another source
and you are certain this is correct?
I apologize for the confusion. Let me correct my response:
Valid sources for online research:
- the National Archives
- a weblog of a college history professor about her area of specialty
- a gov website
Not valid sources for online research:
- a weblog of a guy who describes himself as a "history nerd"
- a Wikipedia article
- a org website that was last updated in 2008
- a com website with its own online store
- a website with claims that you can't verify at another source
I apologize for any confusion caused. This is the correct classification.