You are researching current vacation trends. Which is the most credible source?

University study on vacation trends from 2019

University study on vacation trends from 1996

Interviews with neighbors who went on a cruise

When might a diary often be a credible source?

When looking for personal viewpoints about historical events

When finding statistics about historical events

When examining government trends on foreign powers

When supporting scientific data

When are you, as a writer, "credible?"

When you think you know a lot about a subject

What is the best way to quickly check whether an author has used accurate facts in an article?

Use common sense to determine if it sounds true

You can optimize your search results on the Web by...

Using several different search engines

Becoming familar with and using reliable Web resources

Using precise and professional search terms

Which of the following is the best indicator that a Web article is reliable?

The site provides the author's credentials.

The author tells you the information is reliable.

The author links to his or her favorie Web sites.

The author states the site was proofread by a librarian

What does this URL tell you about the source? http://vos.ucsb.edu

It is associated with an educational institution.

It is an article from a magazine.

It is an English teacher's personal home page

It is from a respectable web directory.

Critically evaluating content on the Internet is important because...

Anyone can publish on the Internet

Internet authors are always less professional.

Internet authors are always biased.

Printed information is always more accurate

Besides the author and sponsoring organization, what indicates an article's worth?

The facts in an article agree with your assumptions.

Whether another author liked it or not.

It was read by over 1,000,000 people.

Why is finding credible sources so important when writing?

You are not reliable as a source of expert information.

Credibility relies upon several like-minded opinions.

You need to back up your claims with reliable experts.

Which is a sign a site is not credible?

a list of sources (bibliography)

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You are researching the flavor quality of school lunches. Which is the most credible source?

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

Lunch ladies

Students who eat lunch

University professors in health fields

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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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You are researching the Alexander Graham Bell. Which source is most credible?

A collective biography on inventors

Your teacher

Wikipedia

An interview with an inventor

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You are researching 19th century acting styles. Which source is most credible?

The New York Times theater reviews from the 19th century

Diaries from 20th century actors

Your teacher

Wikipedia's page on "19th Century Acting"

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You are researching Charles Dickens' amateur acting. Which source is most credible?

The book, Famous Professional Actors

Wikipedia's article on "Charles DIckens"

Schmoop.com's page on "Charles Dickens"

Biography of Charles Dickens

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You're writing an opinion essay about the value of the arts in your life. Which source is best?

University studies about the value of the arts

Interviews with teachers in the arts

Yourself

The New York Times

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You are researching the Vietnam War. Which is most credible?

History.com

The New York Times

The book, The Vietnam War: The History

U.S. and News World Report magazine

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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Credible Sources

You are researching the flavor quality of school lunches. Which is the most credible source?

You are researching smog and air quality. Which sources is most credible?

You are researching the Alexander Graham Bell. Which source is most credible?

You are researching 19th century acting styles. Which source is most credible?

You are researching Charles Dickens' amateur acting. Which source is most credible?

You're writing an opinion essay about the value of the arts in your life. Which source is best?

You are researching the Vietnam War. Which is most credible?

Generally speaking, The New York Times is...

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