Credible vs. Noncredible Sources

What does credible source mean?

• Something that has no dates
• Something believable or convincing 
• Something that doesn't have an author

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Examples of credible source?

• .com
• .sap
• .egg
• .blog

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Is https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pencil a credible source?

• Yes
• No

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CCSS.RI.3.5

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CCSS.RL.5.1

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What is a non credible source?

• Not believable or convincing 
• Has an author 
• Has a date
• Has great spelling and punctuation 

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which is an example of non credible sources?

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicken
• https://quizlet.com/91678874/english-flash-cards/

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

TMZ.com is a credible source?

• True 
• False 

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What is a reference source?

• Firm belief in the integrity, ability, or character
• A collection of information on a specific topic, making it easy to look up facts on that topic.
• Consistent dependability of judgment, trustworthy

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Can you use your textbook as a credible source?

• No
• Yes
• Maybe

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CCSS.RI.3.5

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CCSS.RL.5.1

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Can you use http://www.ask.com to search up reliable websites?

• No, because it is a non credible source 
• Yes, because it is a credible source 

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is a primary source?

• Textbooks 
• Encyclopedia 
• Poetry 
• Databases 

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9