Is it credible?

Is it credible?

Credible means capable of being believed; trustworthy.

Poll

Is this video credible?

• yes

• no

• maybe

Examining credible sources

• What about the media made it seem believable?

• What about the video made it seem unbelievable?

• If you didn't think it was credible, when did you start feeling it wasn't true?

Tips and Tricks

Start with what you know is already credible.

1. Print and digital encyclopedias

2. Online scholarly databases

3. Online or print magazines like The Wall Street Journal or The New York Times.

4, College and university websites

Tips and Tricks

• What makes a source credible?

• 1. Is there a date?

• 2. Is there an author?

• 3. Are there sources cited?

• 4. Know the purpose of the content?

• 5. Use non - biased search terms

Finding the purpose...

Use the domain name to help find the purpose.

1. education: .edu

2. academic: .ac

3. government: .gov

4. organization: . org

5. commercial: .com

6. network: .net

What to avoid?

• avoid the sensational clickbait headlines

• avoid articles that have bad grammar and spelling

• avoid wikipedia that allows multiple users to edit

• avoid poorly designed websites