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Corroborate Information

While similar to comparing sources, corroborating information is a process where you identify certain facts or pieces of information to identify how often the same information is repeated in various sources.

Sometimes differences in information is just how something is written but at its essence the information is the same. Other times the information from one source to another is completely opposite. In these instances, further corroboration is needed to verify which information is consider factual or truthful.

Activity Instructions

1. Examine the sources of one topic listed below.
2. From the first source, identify 3 or 4 pieces of information or facts that you would like to verify or corroborate.
3. From the other sources, try to identify sections that repeat your original information.
4. If you find discrepancies, note what they are.
5. Based on the information you found, which sources do you consider to be credible and relevant? Why or Why not?

AIDS Cancer

AIDS

Fueul, Juatta Lyon. "The True but little known Facts about Women with AIDS, with documentation" Departmnet of Public Health and Public Interest Enrichment, Univeristy of Santa Anita

UNAIDS- Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS http://www.unaids.org/

Wang, Min Qi, Resa F. Matthew, Yu-Wen Chiu, Fang Yan and Nikki D. Bellamy. "Latent model analysis of substance use and HIV risk behaviors among high-risk minority adults."  Journal of Alcohol & Drug Education, vol. 51, issue 4, 2007, pp. 35-64. in Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center. (login required)

Cancer

CancerGuide: Steve Dunn's Cancer Information Page

Reader's Guide. Encyclopedia of Cancer and Society. Sage eReference. (login required)

National Cancer Institute - Comprehensive Cancer Information

 

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