Evaluating Online Information

When researching information from NEWS sources, you should....

• Check the date and see how recent the information presented is.

• Automatically assume it is true

• Never question it because it's news... it has to be true

• Only look at one source

When researching NEWS information, you should look at ____ sources to determine if the information is accurate.

One way to tell if a source is "Credible" is to look for...

• you can research the author

• there is an author and title

• references of sources and quotes used

• advertisements are clearly marked

What are 2 questions you should ask yourself when looking at information on a site?

• What famous person is mentioned?

• Is the information reliable?

• What kind of information is provided?

• Is this advertisement trying to sell me something?

When looking at a website or source, and it looks like it is selling you something, you should...

• buy it!

• read to see if it seems truthful

• assume it's bad or misinformation

• find another source to back up the information to make sure it's correct

​ (a)   ​ and ​ ​ (b)   are examples of emotionally charged words that might be used in a headline of an article or story.​

• mind blowing
• insane
• red
• limited amount
• colorful
• investigation
• proven
• found
• evidence

Look at the magazine article to the right. Can you find the advertisement? Click on the advertisement trying to sell you something in this article about snacking your way to slim.

What are 3 good questions you should ask when looking at the site?

• Who is the creator?

• Who is the author?

• What is the title?

• Who is the sponsor?

• Will Mrs. T let me use Google today?

Which of the following is NOT an example of an opinion being clearly presented in an article or on a site?

• "Editorial"

• Suzie S says, "......

• "In my opinion..."

• "thoughts and opinions are my own."

Finding the primary source of information is super important. If you can't find the primary source what is one question you should ask yourself if you are looking at secondary sources?

• Don't ask questions... just look on Wikipedia.

• What's an easier way I can find the information?

• Why can't I find the primary source?

• Who is sharing the information?