Evaluating Websites

True or False? Information always needs to be current in order to be reliable.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Credible websites cite the sources of information used on their website.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which two domains are generally credible?

• .gov

• .org

• .net

• .edu

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Bad grammar on a website is a sign that it isn't a credible source for research.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

You should pay attention to whether a site looks professional.

• True

• False

If you find a great site, you only need one source for your research.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

It is best to have more than one type of resource.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

There are strategies to use for your search terms that will help you find better results.

• True

• False

When you perform a google search, the first three sites are the best source of information.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Anyone can publish a website.

• True

• False