Imagine you are researching the invention of drones and their controversial uses. compare these two images and then answer the question that follows.
two images labeled a and b side by side. both are images show websites on the topic of drone hovercraft. image a has these features, 2013 date, url of an award seal for great content! , an advertisement for candy, and a title of drones, the 21st century spy assassin. image b has these features, 2012 date, url of a quote from prisident obama stating creating a legal structure on how we use unmanned weapons, drones, is going to be a challenge for me and my successors. the page has a title of drones, rules on use and misuse.
© grace davies / omni-photo communications, inc. / universal images group / image quest 2013
which source is more credible for your research and why?
a is more credible because it presents the truth about how drones are being used. it has also won an award for great content.
a is more credible because it is more up to date than b, with specifics about drone use. b gives confusing and boring information.
b is more credible because it is from a government site, so it is meant to inform. it has a quote that shows drones are in debate.
b is more credible because it shows both sides of the drone debate, whereas a is biased. a is only trying to entertain and get attention.