English Homework Help

Reflect:

Think about the sources of information you rely on the most and what makes those sources so appealing to you. For each source, ask yourself:

• Does this source always provide accurate information?
• Does this source provide original information, or does it share information obtained elsewhere?
• Is this source trustworthy? Why or why not?
• Can I use the information from this source at my job?
• Would I recommend the information from this source to others?
• How might others view the credibility of this source?

Act (due Thursday):

Before you draft your response to this discussion, be sure to read through the Week 4 materials.

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words.

• In what ways can developing your information literacy help you in your personal and professional life? Provide at least one specific example.
• What types or sources of information that you have used in the past might not be appropriate for academic writing? Why?