Credible Sources

The meaning of accuracy is:

• up to date and current

• related to archery

• truthful and correct in all details

• a person, book, website, etc., that gives information

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

The authority of a source you means:

• source of the information: author/publisher/source

• it comes from someone who is a leader

• it is the reason the information exists

• it is up to date and timely

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

A website is biased when:

• it gives information about religious practices

• it is accurate and factual

• the author is a expert on the subject

• it shows prejudice toward one side of a subject or issue

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TEKS.ELA.2.9E.II

TEKS.ELA.3.9E.II

TEKS.ELA.4.9E.II

TEKS.ELA.5.9E.II

TEKS.ELA.RI.5E

When evaluating a website, the word currency means:

• up to date

• down to earth

• electrically charged

• outmoded and obsolete

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RI.5.4

We look at the credentials of an author when evaluating a website. What does credentials mean?

• what the author's financial background and income are

• proof of qualification for a particular job

• whether the author is a United States citizen

• evidence that the author used his own ideas and facts and did not copy from other sources

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TEKS.ELA.5.13D

TEKS.ELA.5.7E

TEKS.ELA.7.12E

TEKS.ELA.7.12H

TEKS.ELA.7.6E

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

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TEKS.ELA.5.13C

TEKS.ELA.5.13D

TEKS.ELA.5.7E

TEKS.ELA.7.12D

TEKS.ELA.7.6B

What does the word relevant mean when you are evaluating a source?

• Not a trustworthy source for research

• Something that is true and valid

• Up-to-date and accurate

• Related to the topic that is being researched.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What does it mean to evaluate something?

• read it 
• share it
• think critically about it
• learn it

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

 What can you look for on a website to let you know how current the information is?

• title of the website
• date last updated
• author of the website
• works cited

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TEKS.ELA.5.13D

TEKS.ELA.6.6B

TEKS.ELA.7.12D

TEKS.ELA.7.12H

TEKS.ELA.7.6B

Which one of these items should you NOT be concerned about when evaluating a website?

• length of information
• date of the last update
• accuracy of information
• purpose of the website

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9