Evaluating Sources & Advertising Techniques

Why is it important to evaluate your sources?

• To be sure they are the right length.

• To make sure you don't plagiarize.

• To make sure your sources aren't boring.

• To make sure you have the right number of sources.

Which of the following is NOT a criteria for evaluating sources?

• Authority

• Length

• Accuracy

• Purpose

• Credibility

Which of the following is NOT a criteria for evaluating sources?

• Authority

• Timeliness

• Accuracy

• Color of writing

• Credibility

Evaluating the AUTHORITY of a source includes all of the following EXCEPT

• Who is the author?

• What organization is presenting the information?

• Are the sources listed for the facts?

• What are the qualifications of the author to write about this topic?

Evaluating the ACCURACY of a source includes all of the following EXCEPT

• Who is the author?

• Is the content fact, opinion or propoganda?

• Are the sources listed for the facts?

• Is the information error free and understandable?

Evaluating the CREDIBILITY of a source includes all of the following EXCEPT

• Is the information trustworthy?

• To whom is it directed?

• Are the sources listed for the facts?

• Does it show any biases for or against the topic?

Evaluating the TIMELINESS of a source includes all of the following EXCEPT

• How timely is the source?

• Is it meant to persuade, inform, explain, sell, promote or ridicule?

• Is the source years out of date?

• Does the date of the article possibly impact the information?

Evaluating the PURPOSE of a source includes all of the following EXCEPT

• What is the purpose of the information?

• What organization is presenting the information?

• Is the information meant to persuade, inform, explain, sell, promote or ridicule?

• To whom is the information directed?

An original account created at the time of the event.

• Primary Source

• Secondary Source

• Tertiary Source

• Silly Source

An analysis, interpretation or critique of a primary source.

• Primary Source

• Secondary Source

• Tertiary Source

• Silly Source