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A credible source is a source of information that is:
unbiased
supported by evidence
written by a professional author
posted on social media
A website with an overload of advertisements is often a sign of a credible source.
True
False
When we say that a website is a credible source we mean:
the source is unbelievable and fantastic
it is unreliable and false
the source is appropriate for a business report
it is believable and trustworthy
An educational database
Credible source
Not a credible source
My BFF's instagram
Credible source
Not a credible source
A Wikipedia post with no author, date, or citations listed
Credible source
Not a credible source
Choose the one that is NOT a reliable source.
Newspaper
Book
Organization website
Customer review
What thing(s) should you look for when you are deciding whether a source is credible or not? (Select ALL that apply)
Date written
Author
Type of website (.edu, .gov, .com, etc.)
Type of source (news article, social media post, etc.)
Length
What makes this website credible? (Select ALL that apply)
It's a government website (.gov)
It is current information
It has pictures and diagrams
It uses academic language
What is a major red flag about this website when it comes to research?
All the information is incorrect
The information is out of date
Anyone can add information so you can't be sure if it is correct or not
Everything on this website is biased because it gets sponsored by advertisements
Which would be the most credible source?
wikipedia.org
nutrition.gov
espn.com
cooking.com
Credible sources are trustworthy, meaning you know that what you are reading or watching is factual and true.
True
False
You are researching smog and air quality. Which sources is most credible?
A blog about air quality
The local newspaper
A university study about air quality
Interviewing kids with asthma
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