Talking about reliable sources

What does legitimate mean?

• Allowed

• Dishonest

• Valid

What does timely mean?

• Up-to-date, current

• Late

• Old, ancient

What does cite mean?

• Write sources in a reference list

• Refer to sources as evidence of an argument

• Make an argument

What does credentials mean?

• Qualifications, achievements

• Beliefs, opinions

• Answers

What does verify mean?

• Check

• Respond

• Delete

What does unbiased mean?

• Unable, without skills

• Objective, free from prejudice

• Subjective, prejudiced

Peer review

• Sending writing to a friend for their approval

• Critical analysis of an academic paper

• Evaluation of academic work by others working in the same field

Inflammatory language

• Intended to cause pain

• Intended to cause a fire

• Intended to cause angry or violent feelings