Research & Evaluating Sources

Based on the picture, what is a BAD sign for this source's credibility?

• The publication date is not current

• The author's credentials are unclear

• The article has not been recently updated

• All the above

Based on the picture, what is a BAD sign for this source's reliability?

• This website is a .com (company)

• There are no visible spelling errors

• Too many ads

• The article was written recently

Based on the picture, is this source credible?

• Yes - credible

• No - not credible

• Maybe - I need more information from the source

Based on the picture, is this source credible?

• Yes - credible

• No - not credible

• Maybe - I need more information from the source

Based on the picture, what is being shown as a GOOD sign for this source's reliability?

• A recent date of publication

• The author's credentials

• The information is relevant to the topic

• A list of sources (bibliography)

Based on the picture, is this a credible source?

• Yes - credible

• No - not credible

What part of Wikipedia is the most useful for research?

• The citations at the bottom of the page

• Nothing. It's all unreliable

• The summary on the Google results

• The pictures

Which website will give you credible information on the negative effects of drugs on teenagers?

• www.teendrugsabuse.org - Describes how illegal drugs affect the teen brain

• www.addictionscare.com - 24hr addiction hotline

• www.teensceneszeen.org - Explains how to say "no" to drugs at a party

• www.teendrugabusers.us - Provides help for parents with troubled teens

What is a keyword?

• A paragraph about your topic

• A sentence about your topic

• A single word or phrase on your topic

• A question about your topic

Select the question that will NOT help you evaluate a website.

• Who is the author of the information?

• How many people use the website?

• When was the site last updated?

• Is the author an expert on the subject?