Discussion Post
The format of a source does not determine its accuracy, credibility, or reliability. Just because a source is published in a particular format does not mean that we should be fooled into thinking that the source is reliable. There have been plenty of academic journal articles, even peer-reviewed articles that have contained bad, wrong, or misleading information. This is why we need to evaluate and fact-check our information sources.
Read this article for a real-world example: "I Fooled Millions Into Thinking Chocolate Helps Weight Loss. Here's How" by John Bohannon.
Then: Reflect on what you read and write a 1-page reflection using one of the following prompts:
a) What are your reactions to this article? Are you surprised by the success of the author's experiment?
b) How does all of this information relate to understanding the information creation process? How does this information prove the importance of evaluating sources for reliability, credibility, and accuracy?
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.