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In this task you will write a report in which you evaluate a range of Web-based information sources. Define whatvalidityandreliabilityof information mean, then compare and contrast the different websites based on these concepts. Make a recommendation for the most valid and reliable source of information for your chosen profession.

1. Define validity and reliability of information and explain their importance to your chosen profession.

2. Read thesixwebsites below and analyse for validity and reliability:

  1. Sage Publications
  2. The Sydney Morning Herald
  3. The New Idea
  4. British Medical Journal (BMJ)
  5. A Life Story Foundation
  6. Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing (AJAN)

In your analysis investigate if sources have editorial and/or peer review processes and if so describe them. Explain how these processes contribute to validity and reliability.

3. Recommend one website as the preferred source of information for your chosen profession and explain why.

4. Present your work inReportformat, see template attached below.

Answered Same Day Mar 07, 2021

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Arunavo answered on Mar 09 2021
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Running Head: COMPARISON AND CONTRAST REPORT    1
COMPARISION AND CONTRAST REPORT        3
COMPARE AND CONTRAST OF HEALTHCARE INFORMATION
Abstract
There is too much web-based information available regarding the healthcare information. However, the reliability of such web-based information is a concern that needs to be addressed. The need of this project is to evaluate the authentic web-based information available that will help the people of the nursing profession, as it is very crucial to keep updated regarding the latest trends in the nursing field. This project studied and evaluated six different web-based information sites that provide the nursing information and the contrast and comparison of these websites are conducted.
Table of Contents
Abstract    2
1. Introduction    4
1.1 Background    4
1.2 Purpose    4
1.3 Scope    4
2. Validity and Reliability of Information and their Significance in Nursing Profession    4
3. Analysing Validity and Reliability of Six Websites    5
3.1 Sage Publications    5
3.2 The Sydney Morning Herald    5
3.3 The New Idea    5
3.4 British Medical Journal (BMJ)    6
3.5 A Life Story Foundation    6
3.6 Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing (AJAN)    6
4. Recommendation of 1 Website for Nursing Profession with Justification    6
5. Conclusion    7
6. References    8
1. Introduction
1.1 Background
    In the world of nursing field, it is quite crucial to keep one updated regarding the latest trends and news regarding the nursing field. There are many websites available that provide and publish medical journals that touch as well as discuss the latest trends such as the new treatment methods, new medicinal compositions and new sources of healthcare (Khan et al., 2020). However, with the availability of tones of information it is quite difficult to ascertain the appropriate website that provides the authentic information.
1.2 Purpose
    The purpose of this project report is to critically analyse and evaluate the six prime websites that provide information regarding the medical journal. Hence, from this analysis the authentic website will be judged and based on that the nursing professional will gather information.
1.3 Scope
    The project will take a few days of time to evaluate all the available information’s from the six different websites to ascertain the relevance of information provided to the nursing field.
2. Validity and Reliability of Information and their Significance in Nursing Profession
Validity and reliability are the concepts used to evaluate the quality of the research or findings regarding any information. They further indicate the method, technique and the measurement of outcome. Reliability is about the consistency of information and validity is about the accuracy of the information. It is very important to consider the...
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