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Explain whether the source is likely to present accurate, reliable information
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The September 2021 article titled "Protected Too Late" is from the second-largest newspaper company in the United States, known internationally as The New York Times. Renowned for winning numerous Pulitzer Prizes, acknowledging excellence in journalism encompassing reporting, photography, and editorial writing, the company is highly reliable for disseminating information to the public. The New York Times' multiple Pulitzer Prizes underscore its commitment to journalistic excellence across various aspects of reporting and storytelling. As per a 2022 survey reported by Amy Watson of Statista.com, 24 percent of Americans consider The New York Times a highly credible source for news and information across its print and digital platforms. In contrast, only 14 percent express serious doubts about the credibility of The New York Times. Additionally, 10 percent harbor some reservations, perceiving the publication to be somewhat uncredible.
I did some fact-checks on some of the information given in the article, such as, the proposal called the 30 x 30. This is a plan to protect 30% of Earth's lands and oceans by 2030. Many multi-donor initiatives, such as the Global Forest Finance Pledge pledged 19.2 billion dollars, and Legacy Landscapes Fund: A public-private partnership that provides long-term funding, just to name a few. In my research on The Endangered Species Act of 1973, delving into the details provided in the article and further exploration outside of it enhanced the accuracy and credibility of the information. Notably, the article received additional recognition, being featured in other publications such as the Chicago Tribune and Smithsonian magazine. It's worth noting that Dino Grandoni of The Washington Post also utilized the same quote in his article called the
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Ivory-billed Woodpecker Officially Declared Extinct” (2021), from Amy Trahan, a biologist from the Fish and Wildlife Service, as mentioned by Catrin Einhorn, the author of "Protected Too Late" (2021). Einhorn uses several references for many of the statements within her article. She uses quotes from biologists, ecologists, and ornithologists from big organizations such as the
Fish and Wildlife Service and the Center for Biological Diversity. The New York Times, while a reputable source of news and information, is not considered a peer-reviewed source because its content is produced by journalists rather than academic specialists. Despite the high caliber of reporting and writing found in the publication, the lack of formal peer review means that the accuracy and validity of its content may not be subject to the same rigorous scrutiny as material that is reviewed by experts in a particular field. For instance, Catrin Einhorn, a journalist for the Times, is a skilled writer and reporter, but her work would not
typically be evaluated in the same way as a research paper submitted to a scholarly journal., the newspaper is considered an authority on the topic of endangered and extinct species. They have an entire section dedicated to this topic under their Science section on their website. Most of the information presented in the articles is informative and can be fact-checked through other sources.
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Explain whether the information in the source is credible
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In a recent article by Dino Grandoni of The Washington Post, titled "Ivory-billed Woodpecker Officially Declared Extinct" (2021), he used some of the same details as Catrin Einhorn. The article talks about the extinction of the Ivory-billed Woodpecker and 22 other species that have been wiped off the planet. In Sarah Glazer's article titled "Endangered Species" (2021) from CQ
