Website Credibility

Multiple Choice

Website evaluation is important because...

• Anyone can create a website but might not be an expert on the topic.

• Information on the page may be correct BUT not what you are looking for.

• Information may not be current.

• All of the above.

Multiple Choice

What is a sign that indicates that this is NOT a credible source for research?

• It's from the New York Times

• It's an opinion piece

• It's too old to use

• The topic is too specific

Multiple Select

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

Multiple Choice

Why is the domain of .com not usually used when researching a topic?

• It is a comedy site.

• There is not an author.

• The website is owned by a company trying to make money.

• The website has no rizz.

Multiple Choice

What is the domain extension for a college or university?

• .com

• .edu

• .college

• .sch

Multiple Choice

Which one of these websites can you trust?

• myips.org

• theonion.com

• school.net

• wikipedia.com

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT a characteristic of a credible source?

• Provides evidence and references

• Written by an expert in the field

• Contains many spelling and grammar errors

• Published by a reputable organization

Poll

How confident do you feel about this topic now?

• Very confident
• Somewhat confident
• Not confident