My opinion on the debate of using Blogs as a source really depends, I think, on what topic you are trying to find a source for. If you are trying to find a very factual source than I would make sure that it has sources that back up the information in it and know the writer's credibility. I know that a lot of blogs are opinion bases, just people giving their thoughts but there are also educational blogs and who's to say the other blogs aren't educational. Also, maybe the topic someone is researching on wants someone's opinion than a blog like that would be a great source.
The blog that I found and was looking for was an opinion based blog, I found one from a woman's perspective, she talks about her story of how she became a polygamist and how her life is: http://www.polygrrl.com/polygamy-wife-part-1.html.
I thought this was very interesting because its a type of information that really expresses one side of what it is to be a polygamist in this present time. I definitely think that this blog is legitimate because who knows about polygamist relationships better than someone who is in one.
(2011). Retrieved from http://www.polygrrl.com/polygamy-wife-part-1.html
Hi Kaitlin,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your post about blogs, and for sharing the blog written by the young woman in a polygamous relationship. She provides one perspective of polygamous relationships. For some reason, I am having a hard time shaking the connection between Mormonism and polygamy, even though I know that there are many people who are in polyamorous relationships regardless of their religion.
Blogs often call our attention to current events, recent research studies, new legislation, and interviews or speeches by prominent people. A good blogger should provide a link to the original document or video that they comment upon, so that readers can evaluate the work for themselves, and choose to agree or disagree as they see fit. The nice thing about blogs is that they are also interactive, so a reader can post a comment and stimulate some discussion. It becomes interesting when people have opposing viewpoints, or more information to add.
Sincerely,
Professor Wexelbaum