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Select the correct answers.Which two types of online sources are considered the most reliable? university or government websites blog entries by fans of a topic a website created by experts on a given topic Wikipedia entries made by people interested in a topic websites run by high school students

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Select the correct answers.Which two types of online sources are considered the most reliable? university or government websites blog entries by fans of a topic a website created by experts on a given topic Wikipedia entries made by people interested in a topic websites run by high school students

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The two types of online sources that are considered the most reliable are:

  1. University or government websites: These websites are often maintained by professionals in the field and are regularly updated with accurate and reliable information. They are often peer-reviewed, meaning that the information is checked for accuracy by other experts before it is published.

  2. A website created by experts on a given topic: These websites are also reliable because they are created by people who have a deep understanding and knowledge of the topic. They are often professionals in the field and their information is usually accurate and reliable.

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