Analyzing Sources for Accuracy and Bias Answers

Read the excerpt titled "What’s the Limit?”Caffeine-based energy drinks must be taken off the market or restricted to age-appropriate users. The use of these drinks has increased over time as workloads have increased. Companies are clearly marketing these products to teenagers, and it must be stopped. Caffeine drinks can have many adverse effects, particularly for young people. The companies claim there is nothing wrong with the drinks. They tell you to consider the coffee and tea that millions of people drink each day. They tell you to think about soda and soft drinks. But these drinks aren’t like your morning cup of coffee. Some have much higher concentrations of caffeine. Think about your own children! Do you like these big businesses trying to tell your teen what to drink? Children under the age of 18 simply have no business consuming the high levels of caffeine in these drinks. I have personally been victimized by these companies; I thought the drinks would help me study, but instead, they impaired my focus. Therefore, I am sure you can agree that lawmakers everywhere have a responsibility to help save children from caffeine-loaded drinks! Call your local representatives using the script I’ve included on my website.

Delmy is writing an essay about the history of education in the United States. She has a list of sources to utilize:www.blogger.education.comwww.educationfacts.comwww.wiki.education.history.comwww.education.govwww.history.org/educationwww.americanschoolhistory/forum.com

Read the sample post.Given the composition of the human body, the idea that consuming eight glasses of water per day could be sufficient is ludicrous. Who in their right mind could truly believe that a body could survive on just eight glasses per day when the body itself is made of a very high percentage of water? Furthermore, it’s not as though it’s particularly hard to carry a water bottle with you and drink regularly throughout the day; in fact, this is the minimum you should be expected to do to maintain your health. Twelve glasses per day should be the goal for any reasonable human being, and it is my greatest hope that you, as a reader of this book, are indeed a reasonable person.– "Maximize Water to Maximize Health” by Tim Johnson, eReader Self-Publications, 2020

Pauline is researching dog breeds and found "Which Dog Is Right for You?” in a blog. Read the excerpt from the blog.Dog breeds are so varied that there is something for everyone. Whether you are looking for an adventurous companion or a loving ally to pamper, there is a canine with the desired disposition for you. Dr. Matthews, Dog Stars Magazine’s 2020 Veterinarian of the Year, shares that there are over 100 different dog breeds today. To resolve which dog breed would be the best fit for your family, communicate with your veterinarian or participate in our online quiz. Join us now and allow us to help you find your new family member.– "Which Dog Is Right for You?” by Andrew K. Smith, Dog Blogs

Safian is writing an essay about a new medical technique. Which source would be most accurate?

Read the excerpt from Bianca’s speech, "Dress Codes Are Out.”School dress codes are outdated and superficial. Students should be allowed to wear what makes them comfortable and make the learning environment more conducive. School dress codes have been around since the 1960s, when schools could tell a student how to wear their hair. As time went on, school districts used dress codes as a way to set the academic tone and prevent rule breaking. But how did that benefit students—then OR now? Simon Ippolito of Foxtown University found that dress codes do not help prepare students for the workplace. He continues by stating that schools should focus on skills that teach students how to problem-solve rather than concern themselves with students’ individual styles. Additionally, researchers found that there was no relationship between dress codes and academic performance. School districts are slowly phasing out dress codes.

Lara is writing a paper and wants to verify the information from her source. Which step should Lara take first to determine the accuracy of the source?

Read the excerpt "Use Cloth to Save the Earth.”It may be difficult to imagine, but over four million tons of disposable diapers are thrown away each year. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, solid waste from disposable diapers introduces pathogens into the environment. Citizens who stand idly by, watching our planet suffer, are apathetic and callous. Furthermore, studies have shown that disposable diapers will never degrade in landfills. Many people do worry about the burden of cost, since the initial investment in cloth diapers is steep. However, a study found that on average, families save around $900 per year by using reusable diapers. To help save our planet, people need to consider using reusable diapers.– Naylea LaBlanc

Read the excerpt that Emilia found from healthyrecommendations.blogspot.com from 2020.Experts agree that drinking water promotes a healthier lifestyle. Is it possible, however, to drink too much water? Multiple studies have been conducted about this. They have overwhelmingly found that hydration requirements vary with amount of exercise a person conducts, outside temperatures, and metabolism. Most of the studies agreed that drinking too much water, however, rarely is a problem. Several reputable websites can be found online to help you calculate how much water you should consume.