Evaluating Credible Sources Vocabulary

What is the definition of credible?

• when an idea is liked more than the other idea

• looking at different sources to make sure the information is correct

• something that is true and reliable

• a place of information

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What is the definition of source?

• when an idea is liked more than the other idea

• looking at different sources to make sure the information is correct

• something that is true and reliable

• a place of information

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

What is the definition of cross-checking?

• when an idea is liked more than the other idea

• looking at different sources to make sure the information is correct

• something that is true and reliable

• a place of information

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

Which domains are the MOST reliable?

• .com

• .gov

• .org

• .net

• .edu

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

Is this biased?

"I think dogs are stupid. They are smelly and ugly."

• Yes, it is biased

• No, it is not biased

Is this biased?

"Walmart is the best store in the world. You should buy everything at Walmart."

• Yes, it is biased

• No, it is not biased

Is this biased?

"We live on the planet Earth. The United States is in North America."

• Yes, it is biased

• No, it is not biased

What should you look at for credibility?

• Website

• Author

• Description

• All of the above

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.7.2D

Accuracy refers to the reliability, truthfulness, and subjectivity of the content.

• True

• False

Which of the following terms means happening or existing now: belonging to the present time?

• accurate

• current

• credible

• reliable