Good organizational writing requires the ability to research and to determine what is credible information. It is easy to get duped if you are not thinking critically and using good information literacy thinking. In this discussion, we will explore the infamous Onion. The Onion is an American satirical digital media that publishes articles on international, national, and local news. The key word is satire and not credible evidence.

For your first post, please go to the parody website The Onion at http://www.theonion.com and find one story that you think has plausible or believable elements and share the story with the class. Please explain why the story seemed believable at first? What elements caught your eye?

Last, share the implications in a professional environment of these untrue stories that could be passed off as credible evidence at first glance. Where are better sources (locations) to find find credible evidence? List at least two places to search for credible evidence  - - or - - offer two techniques to use to evaluate online sources in the future. Again, the goal is to find credible evidence. 

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One story from The Onion that initially seemed believable is titled Study Average American Cant Name Single Article Of Impeachment Against Trump At fi... View the full answer