Credible Sources

When we say that a website is a credible source, what do we mean?

• the source is unbelievable and fantastic

• it is unreliable and false

• the source is appropriate for a business report

• it is believable and trustworthy

What thing(s) should you look for when you are deciding whether a source is credible or not? (Select ALL that apply)

• Date written

• Author

• Type of website (.edu, .gov, .com, etc.)

• Type of source (news article, social media post, etc.)

• Length

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

• 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

Credible sources are trustworthy, meaning you know that what you are reading or watching is factual and true.

• True

• False

An educational database

• Credible source

• Not a credible source

My BFF's Instagram

• Credible source

• Not a credible source

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

• Credible source

• Not a credible source

Choose the one that is NOT a reliable source.

• Newspaper

• Book

• Organization website

• Customer review

Wikipedia is not a trusted source because

• most of the information there is false.

• anyone can add to or edit it.

• your teacher says you can't use it.

• the information might be outdated.