#credible

[deadpansasser]

Are Tumblr polls an unbiased method of data collection?

Yes (the right answer)

No (I will steal your dog n give him so many treats he wont wanna go back to u)

Voting ended onSep 6, 2023

[clioeshistoria]

Appropiana Grande whole image is peak white modern feminism mixed with a bit of safe neo-liberals trends to appeal to the westernized and hip young crowd

[rainydayreadingblr]

A Compilation of Handy-Dandy Sources

Hello! I got a request to compile some of my favorite sources for research and post them here, so that’s what I’m going to be doing!

Sources For Readers. If you’re preferred method of information-gathering is to read about it, then check out some of these sources!

History.com. This is a mainly article-based website, but it does have some videos on certain articles as well.  Most of us recognize this one because we’ve used it in school. (https://www.history.com/) 

Encyclopedia Britannica. Another article based site, this one focusing on more than just one topic- some of the subjects on the site are Philosophy, Travel, and Literature. I mean, it’s an encyclopedia. It’s got everything. (https://www.britannica.com/)

Wikipedia. I know all the teachers are already yelling at me about this one, but I have never actually come across information on this site that wasn’t correct. They also require sources for all the information published on the site (another bonus! If you want more information about something you can look at the sources on the bottom of the Wiki article your’e reading). (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page)

Teen Vogue. Before you brush this one off,  at least give it a try. There’s articles not only about fashion and music, but also about politics and self-help and identity. I’ve found it to be a very helpful site, and the articles are usually simple enough that I can understand them easily. (https://www.teenvogue.com/)

Live Science. Live Science focuses on more article-based pieces that read like snippets of news. It covers lots of topics, so you can find lots of information on the site. (https://www.livescience.com/)

Sources For Visual/Auditory Learners. If you learn best through videos, I got your back. Here are some of my favorite video sources!

Crash Course. Ok, everyone’s heard of this one. I’m mostly familiar with the history videos, but there’s also series on biology, politics, literature, etc. He’s a fast talker, but they’re very helpful videos. (https://www.youtube.com/user/crashcourse)

Amoeba Sisters. This channel is only about biology, but if it’s biology that you need, then these videos are some of the best out there. (https://www.youtube.com/user/AmoebaSisters/featured?pbjreload=101)

TED Talk. Their slogan, “Ideas Worth Spreading,” suits them pretty well. This isn’t an information channel as much as it is a compilation of ideas and opinions, but it’s a great place to start if you’re working on forming your opinion on something specific. (https://www.youtube.com/user/TEDtalksDirector)

These are most of the sources that I use. If you have other favorites, feel free to add them on! Keep in mind that you shouldn’t be trusting only on source; I usually consider something to be true if I can find it on several separate sites. Also, sometimes it’s more helpful to just run a Google search and browse a few of the options that pop up there- as long as you cross-check information on other sites as well. 

[naazaif327]

Holy fucking shit Ally, AGAIN??!!!!

[breezy-jpn]

feb 21, 2019

DAILY VOCAB 

読む ( よむ ) to read

ラジオ radio

りっぱ splendid, praiseworthy

留学生 ( りゅうがくせい ) transfer student

両親 ( りょうしん ) parents

旅行 ( りょこう ) travel, journey

[globalmediasentry-blog]

Electromagnetic radiation from power lines and phone masts poses ‘credible’ threat to wildlife Electromagnetic radiation from power lines, wi-fi, phone masts and broadcast transmitters poses a ‘credible’ threat to wildlife, a new report suggests, as environmentalists warned the 5G roll out could cause greater harm.

[loveandknowledge]

If you care about being thought credible and intelligent, do not use complex language where simpler language will do. My Princeton colleague Danny Oppenheimer refuted a myth prevalent among undergraduates about the vocabulary that professors find most impressive. In an article titled "Consequences of Erudite Vernacular Utilized Irrespective of Necessity: Problems with Using Long Words Needlessly," he showed that couching familiar ideas in pretentious language is taken as a sign of poor intelligence and low credibility.

'Thinking, Fast and Slow' by Daniel Kahneman