Difference between revisions of "Credibility"
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| − | '''Credibility''' is the quality or power of inspiring belief or [[trustworthy]]. | + | '''Credibility''' is the quality or power of inspiring belief or [[trustworthy|trustworthiness]]. |
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Language that reduces credibility includes: Totally and absolutely excessive exaggeration. [[Ibidem]] | Language that reduces credibility includes: Totally and absolutely excessive exaggeration. [[Ibidem]] | ||
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| + | Whitehead, J.L. (1968) identified expertise, dynamism, and trustworthiness as factors impacting credibility; other key factors that impact credibility include: age, gender, country of origin, and education and income levels. [http://www.usability.gov/articles/102009news.html] | ||
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Be [[objective]] and specific and support what you say with evidence, such as facts, statistics or testimonials. Be even-handed; If you are presenting possibilities, give all options a fair hearing and don’t leave out important information. '''If your reader finds out you’ve omitted key facts, you’ll lose credibility.'''[http://www.themfactor.com.au/Articles/persuasive-writing-tips-objectively-credibility.htm] | Be [[objective]] and specific and support what you say with evidence, such as facts, statistics or testimonials. Be even-handed; If you are presenting possibilities, give all options a fair hearing and don’t leave out important information. '''If your reader finds out you’ve omitted key facts, you’ll lose credibility.'''[http://www.themfactor.com.au/Articles/persuasive-writing-tips-objectively-credibility.htm] | ||
Revision as of 01:43, January 15, 2011
Credibility is the quality or power of inspiring belief or trustworthiness.
Build your credibility before persuading.
American credibility in the war on terrorism depends on a strong stand against all terrorist acts, whether committed by foe or friend. Arlen Specter.
Factors Impacting Credibility
Credibility-enhancing actions include: Showing you care about the other person and have their best interests at heart. [1]
Language that reduces credibility includes: Totally and absolutely excessive exaggeration. Ibidem
Whitehead, J.L. (1968) identified expertise, dynamism, and trustworthiness as factors impacting credibility; other key factors that impact credibility include: age, gender, country of origin, and education and income levels. [2]
Objectivity and Credibility
Be objective and specific and support what you say with evidence, such as facts, statistics or testimonials. Be even-handed; If you are presenting possibilities, give all options a fair hearing and don’t leave out important information. If your reader finds out you’ve omitted key facts, you’ll lose credibility.[3]
| “ | The merits of each evaluation role will be discussed as to its relationship with credibility, objectivity, independence and usefulness. | ” |