Question

The town of Seaside needs to build a new power plant. The old coal burning plant produces too much pollution and is no longer safe. The mayor decides that he will do some research on alternative forms of energy like nuclear power plants and solar power plants.
What types of resources should the mayor use to conduct his research? Why would these be considered reliable source of information and why? What types of resources are reliable? How can he use what he learns to make the best decision for the town?

Answer 1

The mayor would have to look at material which has been vetted by the scholarly community, regarded to be reliable; the method of publishing and reputation of the source is key, then this can be used and assessed as what meets the specific needs for the town - to do this he would be wise to conduct a study and analysis on the specific requirements for the towns' needs.