| Q. | Reliable sources? | Related Search:
Religion & Spirituality | | | Ok I've been studying Wicca for some time now but havn't been able to get my hands on much reading material on Wicca (personal reasons), as I try to obtain more material both in books and on the internet it seems like its harder and harder to sort the "fluffy" from the really reliable books, and many questions on Yahoo seem to be pointing to the same idea that some authors spew crap.
So really the question here is who/what can be trusted
For anyone whos had experience with these sources, what do you think about the reliability of each and why?
Witchschool.com/the Corellians, Ravenwolf, Raymond Buckland, Scott Cunningham, Starhawk, religioustolerance.org, Gerald Gardner(obviously hes reliable but I've heard some people say things against him so I'm curious to hear that side as welll), and well i could list a lot more but I'd run out of characters and the answers would be huge to xD but yah if someone can provide some insight that would be great for me as well as anyoneelse confused.
| | A. | witchschool: No. They promote goofy history to justify their existence
Ravenwolf: Ugh! No. Her good stuff can be found in any other 101 book, and there's tons of bad info mixed in
Buckland: I'm not a fan, but I have no dislike. A lot of people respect his work.
Cunningham: Generally good. I still recommend his books as intro material.
Starhawk: Not Wiccan, awful history.
religioustolerance: Ok in a very general sense, but its not detailed enough to really teach about a religion, and it tends to paint a happy face on everything.
Gardner: His books are not meant to be instructional. They were meant to tell people about his group but not how to be a member of it. It's also muddled with a lot of bad history popular at the time of publication but debunked now. I think every Wiccan should read his stuff to know our roots, but I would absolutely not recommend it to a beginner.
My favorite authors tend to have only written a book or two. My least favorite authors are much more prolific - such as Ravenwolf and Edain McCoy. They're writing to sell instead of instruct, often promising that everything will be easy and life will be much grander once you read their books and become Wiccan.
wicca.timerift.net has a good list of book recommendations.
witchforum.net has some good threads about book recommendations. | | | |
| Q. | Where can i find RELIABLE sources on how camera angles change the mood of a film? | Related Search:
Photography | | | I need some reliable information because im doing a research paper. I really need some book sources that i can find online; and yes i don't want to pay for e books and other stuff. I just want free online book sources.
| | A. | try google... you can pretty much find anything in there
Good luck | | | |
| Q. | What books are reliable & accurate sources of norse mythology? | Related Search:
Mythology & Folklore | | | As I am starting to write a fictional book based upon norse mythology, I am trying to find as many reliable sources that I can. I want to try & purchase some books, but there seem to be so many I dont really know which to spend my money on.
| | A. | My favorite one is The Penguin Book Of Norse Myths: Gods Of The Vikings, maybe not the best for what you need, but I enjoy it. There are explanations in the back and it talks about sources of the myths. It's in paperback, but I think I may have bought it in Norway, but you could probably get it online. | | | |
| Q. | Why is it important for students to know the difference between reliable sources of information and unreliable | Related Search:
Homework Help | | | Why is it important for students to know the difference between reliable sources of information and unreliable ones? What are the questions you should ask yourself to determine if the source contains valid and credible information?
| | A. | If you do not know the difference between reliable sources and unreliable sources, you could end up getting the information wrong. For some things, it's not all that important. But, if you want to pass a very important test, you want a reliable source. If not, you could fail.
Not having a reliable source means that you could be receiving false information. And, false information could be very bad.
If you are wondering how to find a reliable source, you should first decide what to use.
If you are using a book, you'll probably be fine, as long as the book is legitimate.
Websites are harder to find out the reliability. But, there are ways to find out.
~Check the ending. Does it end in .edu or .gov? If it is, you've found a good site.
~Do many different sources tell you he same information? That tells you that you've probably found the right information.
~Who was it written by? Can anybody edit/write articles? Look for an author. Sites like Wikipedia let anybody contribute. Meaning, you could be getting information from an eight-year-old. | | | |
| Q. | What are five reliable sources I can use? | Related Search:
Homework Help | | | What are five reliable sources I can use on help for what to do about furthering my education? And how can I show that they are reliable sources?
| | A. | 1) Any college websites (.edu), these are reliable because they are established sites and from reputable sources: colleges or universities - it is universally accepted, in regards to research, that educational or academic sites are reputable, defensible, and accurate. Pick the colleges you are interested in and browse their sites, odds are they will have information for new or prospective students and information regarding career options.
2) Check the sites for companies or corporations you may be interested in working with or for - the actual sites will be a 'straight from the horse's mouth' sort of source or a 'primary source.' For example, if you wanted to work for the National Geographic Society, you could go to their site and research their mission statement and possibly read profiles of current employees and see what they did as far as higher education is concerned - then you could check those schools' sites...that's a ways of verifying primary sources and taking your research full circle (are those schools or institutes still offering the same courses of study as when those National Geographic employees went there?).
3) You could interview people you know who are doing things you would want to do in the future and ask them how they got to where they are - that is another primary source.
4) You could look for print media related to colleges and occupations and such - browse a library.
5) You could interview a guidance counselor at the high school level or an advisor at the uinversity level regarding what you should do.
Think a little outside the box - really act as if you are researching your potential future - and you should do fine. | | | |
| Q. | What are some reliable sources for rock n roll History? | Related Search:
Homework Help | | | I'm doing a research paper for my English class. I'm doing research on the history and development of Rock music. All sub-genres. Where are some good, professional, free, and reliable sources or websites I could use?
| | A. | Shmoop History has History of Rock and Roll
The songs and the sounds we call "rock and roll" evolved from many different sources, in many different regions, and at many different moments in twentieth- century history. The music was shaped—and continues to be molded and transformed—by countless regular people, some doing what they love, others seeking refuge from what they hate, some hoping to change the world, and still others resisting what they fear. | | | |
| Q. | Are there RELIABLE sources that say Jordan Chandler admitted lying about Michael Jackson molestation? | Related Search:
Drama | | | Are there any reliable sources that say Jordan Chandler admitted lying about Michael Jackson molesting him as a child? I've only heard rumors and found stories on unreliable websites.
| | A. | There is no official statement.
The jury in Michael Jackson's child abuse trial said there was simply "not enough" evidence for a guilty verdict.
If he was innocent the jury had to say that he was “not guilty, as he never did it”.
Instead the jury said “not guilty, as there is NOT ENOUGH evidence for a guilty verdict”.
Law always use very appropriate terms and “not guilty” doesn’t necessarily mean “innocent” as this last word has NEVER been said by the jury. People who say Michael Jackson is innocent are therefore “ignorant” of the law means.
Please just read the official police reports used in the trial before wondering if someone is innocent or not on personal basis or after reading a book.
The police found in his private bedroom many hidden gay porn magazines with young boys (legal age) on them.
Please read the official thousand pages of the process to know what happened to little kids in his houses.
The Jury said there was NOT ENOUGH evidence for a guilty verdict, the Jury didn’t say there was NO evidence.
He really was a great artist, no one can deny that, but his private life was very different from what you see on tv or read in books. | | | |
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