Choosing Credible Sources

Would an article about cell phones published in 1960 be current?

• Yes

• No

Would an article about World War II published in 1960 be current?

• Yes

• No

How can using an outdated article cause problems with your research?

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A source is more reliable if the author provides links and citations along with the information.

• True

• False

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  Which of the following statements best describes the meaning of  a "credible source"

• Credible sources are trustworthy, reliable sources.
• Credible sources contain information that has been mentioned in movies.
• A credible source is always found on the internet.
• Credible sources are information from the government and people's opinions.

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Only experts can post information on the internet.

• True
• False

One way to check the accuracy of the content is to 

• Check Wikipedia 

• Cross-check the information with other credible sources 

• Ask a friend if it looks right

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An educational database

• Credible source

• Not a credible source

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A Wikipedia post with no author, date, or citations listed

• Credible source

• Not a credible source

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You are researching smog and air quality. Which source is most credible?

• A blog about air quality

• The local newspaper

• A university study about air quality

• Interviewing kids with asthma

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