Various
social media sites are on my daily rotation including Facebook and Twitter. While on Twitter this afternoon a tweet
regarding the upcoming Boston Marathon came up.
This is year’s marathon is going to be closely watched around the world
as everyone will be remembering last year’s tragic events. The Boston Police Commissioner held a press
conference today outlining the steps the city is taking to ensure the runner’s
and those watching the event’s safety.
From increased to security to more medical areas.
This
article was found on Boston Globe, which is a respected newspaper, and their
online presence adds to their reach and because of their reputation I am
comfortable with the information and facts they provide. An added feature of the article that adds to
that is the video clip from the press conference. There are also no personal opinions from the
journalist which adds to the professionalism of the article.
Social
media does add another source to obtain information but when it comes to
reliability I look for links to original articles. This is for the credibility of the
information that I read and so that when I’m discussing it with others I can be
confident relaying what I’ve learned. As
we all know anyone can join a social media site and then leave their opinion
about anything and everything. That is
why it is so important to know the source of information before anyone can
trust the validity.
Allen,
E. (2014). Officials vow to make Marathon safe and enjoyable. Retrieved from
http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2014/04/12/security/cCvRRAOMGKLodMi4kivnBI/story.html
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