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[[File:Job-reference-check.jpg|200px|thumb|right|When referencing another website or source make sure the page is credible, and is also linked by other sites.]] | [[File:Job-reference-check.jpg|200px|thumb|right|When referencing another website or source make sure the page is credible, and is also linked by other sites.]] | ||
[[File:Dated pages.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Having pages dated shows the viewer the webpage is up to date, steadily being worked on, and uses current information.]] | [[File:Dated pages.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Having pages dated shows the viewer the webpage is up to date, steadily being worked on, and uses current information.]] | ||
When upper-level college students are writing for the web having relevant sources and links are essential to the credibility of the page. Linking to outside sources that are knowledgeable in the area can improve the direction of | When upper-level college students are writing for the web having relevant sources and links are essential to the credibility of the page. Linking to outside sources that are knowledgeable in the area can improve the direction of the webpage, and show [[Expertise|expertise]]. When not following these guidelines by linking to certain sources, and content not relevant to the topic the site will lose credibility. | ||
== Dated Pages == | == Dated Pages == | ||
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== Outside Web Sources == | == Outside Web Sources == | ||
Content links to outside websites allow for the website to be creditable. When a website has several points of view, and has a link supporting each of them it makes the site more believable<ref>Morkes, Nielsen</ref>. Using credible links, and supporting topics with relevant sources that have been recognized by other related content. | Content links to outside websites allow for the website to be creditable. When a website has several points of view, and has a link supporting each of them it makes the site more believable<ref>Morkes, Nielsen</ref>. Using credible links, and supporting topics with relevant sources that have been recognized by other related content. | ||
*Supporting the information with these outside sources allow for other users to see | *Supporting the information with these outside sources allow for other users to see the posts, and create a stronger view for the audience | ||
*Blogs generate more audience by offering more individual voices, and encourages [[Identification|identification]] of the user<ref>Carroll, p. 27</ref>. | *Blogs generate more audience by offering more individual voices, and encourages [[Identification|identification]] of the user<ref>Carroll, p. 27</ref>. | ||
*Having many voices from different blogs supporting the ideas in the website broaden the range of viewers being reached | *Having many voices from different blogs supporting the ideas in the website broaden the range of viewers being reached | ||