The ABCDs of Source Evaluation

What does the A in ABCD source evaluation stand for?

• Author

• Address

• About

• Article

What does the B in ABCD source evaluation stand for?

• Browser

• Bias

• Bibliography

• Book

What does the C in ABCD source evaluation stand for?

• Citation

• Copyright

• Confirm

• Computer

What does the D in ABCD source evaluation stand for?

• Database

• Design

• Degree

• Date

What makes a person an authority or expert on something?

• PhD or other advanced degree

• 10+ years of experience

• Affiliated with a reputable organization

• All of the above

What kinds of organizations are reliable?

• Reputable news organizations

• Educational institutions

• Some non-profits

• All of the above

Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair is the definition of...

• bias

• media

• misinformation

• subconscious

Which would NOT be used as evidence by experts?

• Statistics

• Eyewitness accounts

• Photographs

• Personal opinions

What would tell you if the online source is current?

• If a source ends with .edu, .gov, or .org

• The about page

• A last updated or copyright date

• If the website has a professional design

Bias in media is...

• rare

• impossible to spot

• beneficial to everyone

• unavoidable