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1 Credibility Chart Mark Fenix American Public University BUSN410: Critical Thinking Strategies for Business Decisions Terri Tallon, PhD March 10, 2024

2 Credibility Chart – Week 5 Assignment In today’s ever-expanding reliance of data and information, the ability to distinguish credible and unreliable information is detrimental to the development of society and human civilization. Being able to identify reliable information and identify credible sources is a critical skill an intelligent person should possess and the chart below will outline 10 fundamental elements required to do so when evaluating information. Element Description Source (1) Accuracy Is the source trustworthy? Credible sources provide reliable and accurate information, bias and errors. (Alvin, 2023). https:// www.researchprospect.com/ what-are-credible-sources/ (2) Authority Who is the author, creator or publisher? This is an important factor that can be used to determine credibility and bias. (CRAAP, 2024). https:// guides.library.illinoisstate.ed u/evaluating/craap (3) Citations and References Can the facts be verified with other sources and is it accurate? https:// www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ pmc/articles/PMC4248576/ (4) Credibility Is the information provided from reliable and relevant sources? Credible sources meet the information needs of the material. https:// usingsources.fas.harvard.edu /evaluating-sources-0 (5) Evidence to Support Can studies or other materials support the claims? Data must be supported by factual and researchable sources. https:// ohiostate.pressbooks.pub/ choosingsources/chapter/ data-as-sources/ (6) Objectivity Is there an agenda or goal to the information? Bias can alter the information and reduce its credibility if it lacks objectivity. https://www.bbc.co.uk/ editorialguidelines/ guidance/impartiality (7) Purpose Why does the information exist? The bias and point of view of the information may be affected by the objectives or purpose. Look closely at the types of language being used (superlatives/absolutes). https://guides.stlcc.edu/ evaluate_sources/ bias_purpose (8) Is the data relevant and appropriate? It https://www.ibm.com/

3 Relevancy must be consistent and free from errors across time and sources. topics/data-reliability (9) Transparency Is the information being honest and only presenting facts backed by evidence? It is crucial to make clear how the information was collected and verified and what sources were used so that it can be validated. https:// www.themyersbriggs.com/ en-US/Connect-with-us/ Blog/2020/March/Trust-and- Transparency (10) Unbiased Language Is it free from stereotypes or exclusive terminology? Facts should be fair and balanced, delivered objectively without hyperbole, sensationalism or personal subjectivity. Use language that is clear and avoids making generalization. https://www.niu.edu/ writingtutorial/style/bias- free-language.shtml Conclusion – Week 5 Assignment Humans already need to be able to think for themselves and make more informed decisions based on a wealth of information from multiple sources and perspectives. As information is generated and consumed through various digital media outlets, individuals need to better understand the fundamental elements that are now being machine-fed into artificial intelligence and advanced software programs that can generate false and harmful content. The World Economic Forum has even labeled AI-generated disinformation “the most severe global threat here and now.” (WEF Report, 2024). As the information of our society becomes increasingly fragmented, one can hope that we continue to understand the logical basis behind information and how to identify its credibility.

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4 References – Level 1 Header Key Findings Report (2024, January 10). Global Risks Report 2024. World Economic Forum. https://www.weforum.org/publications/global-risks-report-2024/digest/ Nicolas, A. (2023, October 12). What are Credible Sources – Tips to Identify Them Research Prospect. https://www.researchprospect.com/what-are-credible-sources/ Student Engagement Department (2024). Determine Credibility (Evaluating). Illinois State University. https://guides.library.illinoisstate.edu/evaluating/craap Editorial Guidelines (2020, October 29). Impartiality Guidance Note. BBC. https://www.bbc.co.uk/editorialguidelines/guidance/impartiality Ellwood, C. (2020, March 25). Building Trust through Transparency. The Myers-Briggs Company. https://www.themyersbriggs.com/Blog/2020/March/Trust- Transparency