Evaluating Internet Sources

If I can find it online, it must be true.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

I should always compare the information I find online with at least 2 other sources.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

There is an email address listed in the website, so it must be a legitimate source!

• True

• False

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

I should always be a skeptic when it comes to information that I find online.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

There is a logo of the White House at the top of the page, so I can definitely trust this website.

• True

• False

The website looks really official. The information it offers must be true.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

I should always review the sources (or author) of the website.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

There are a lot of graphs and charts on the site. With all this information it must be true.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Check all that you should consider when using an online resource especially when researching.

• Be a skeptic.

• Always check facts that you find.

• Ask yourself what’s the point of view of the site.

• Investigate the source.

• Find out who published the information.