Section 2
Credibility Appeals
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Defining Credibility
Credibility is defined as the objective and subjective components of the believability of a source or message.

Types and Elements of Credibility
Experience, training, and associations and connections are all important factors that can boost credibility.

Building Credibility
If you want to build credibility with your audience, you must demonstrate that you are a person of character.

Ethical Usage
Credibility appeals, while an effective form of persuasive speaking, carry a unique set of ethical challenges and considerations.