Evaluating Information Part 2

Which of the following is NOT a feature of reliable sources:

• Interesting photographs

• Information about the author

• Up to date information

• Evidence to support claims

How do you know if an author is an expert?

• Their name is recognizable.

• They have their own blog.

• You can easily find their credentials and qualifications.

• They have their own blog.

The "T" in TRAP stands for:

• Timeliness

• Title

• Triceratops

• Topic

The "R" in TRAP stands for:

• Relevance

• Rational

• Recent

• Radical

The "A" in TRAP stands for:

• Author

• Appearance

• Actions

• Alert

The "P" in TRAP stands for:

• Purpose

• Pictures

• Practical

• Pleasant

Which of these purposes is best for research resources:

• Inform

• Entertain

• Persuade

• Sell

What is the purpose of the "About" page on a website:

• To tell the history of the website

• To tell the history of the organization

• To tell the qualifications and credentials of the authors

• All of the above

True or False: Google is a Source

• True

• False

Which of the following is correct:

• It is always ok to use a source that does not show the author's name.

• It is ok to use a source that does not show the author's name as long as the website has a good reputation for providing reliable information and is providing accurate facts.

• You should never use any source that does not list the name of an author.