Become an Online Sleuth

If I can find it online, it must be true

• True

• False

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

• True

• False

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

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

• True

• False

It is clear who wrote the content because there is contact information and the information seems current and error–free. I can safely use this information for my homework assignment.

• True

• False

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

• True

• False

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

• True

• False

I should always think about what’s missing from a website.

• True

• False

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

• True

• False