Question

you are doing a research paper on heart transplants. which of the following resources would be reliable, and which would not? (a) american heart association (aha) web site (b) medical textbook (c) article written by the head of an organization that lobbies the government to require that only the healthiest patients receive transplants (d) a personal web site (blog) of someone with a family member who had an unsuccessful heart transplant

Explanation:

• Reliable Resources:
• (A) The American Heart Association (AHA) is a reputable organization focused on cardiovascular health. Their website provides evidence - based, peer - reviewed information related to heart health and transplants.
• (B) Medical textbooks are written by experts in the field, go through a rigorous review process, and contain accurate and comprehensive medical knowledge about topics like heart transplants.
• Unreliable Resources:
• (C) The article is written by the head of an organization with a lobbying agenda. This agenda may bias the information presented about heart transplants, as the goal is to influence government policy rather than provide objective medical information.
• (D) A personal blog of someone with a family member who had an unsuccessful transplant is likely to be subjective and based on personal experience rather than scientific or medical expertise. It may not provide a balanced or accurate view of heart transplants in general.

Answer:

Reliable: A. American Heart Association (AHA) Web site, B. medical textbook; Unreliable: C. article written by the head of an organization that lobbies the government to require that only the healthiest patients receive transplants, D. a personal Web site (blog) of someone with a family member who had an unsuccessful heart transplant