Critical Analysis of Sources of Information

The contemporary world is filled with information that pertains to most aspects of life. It would be correct to say that the knowledge filled era stands at a greater chance of receiving incorrect information as opposed to the days before the invention of the internet. In the world of today, various websites can be easily confused as credible sources of information, such as blogs. Such sites are predominantly composed of personal preference concerning the subject matter. Pertaining to this information, the analysis of a website requires a critical analysis of the data being advanced.

 In J. A. Boss’s, Think: Critical Thinking for Everyday Life, the information being advocated for is more objective as he forms a coherent argument regarding women’s ability to compromise as compared to the males. There are no instances of his personal opinion on the topic of discussion. This source has also been published by a reputable publisher, Mc Graw Hill, therin adding to the factors that make it a credible source of information.

 In addition, S. Lieberman’s, Differences in Male and Female Communication Styles proves to be a credible source of information. Firstly is because of the reliable publisher that has printed out his work. Addiotionally, the impartiality employed when giving a relevant outline of a piece of information furthers the source’s credibility. The author uses deductive reasoning to point out the essential parts of his argument by using an inference that is made from another credible source.

            The final source is D. Tannen’s, You Just Don’t Understand: Women and Men in Communication. This source of information is more subjective and pertains to the personal experience of the author. It also lacks a publisher. This source of information is, therein, not credible.

                                               References

Boss, J. A. (2017). Think: Critical Thinking for Everyday Life (4th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw Hill.

Lieberman, S. (2015). Differences in Male and Female Communication Styles. Simma Lieberman Associates.

Tannen, D. (2001). You Just Don’t Understand: Women and Men in Communication.