Source Credibility Assessment

When we say a source is credible (reliable), we are saying the sources is ... (choose 2

• high quality

• published on the internet

• written within the last 2 years

• trustworthy

What three factors listed below contribute to a source’s credibility?

• author’s level of expertise

• author's point of view

• author's age

• the source’s publication date

Bias is an ______ or __________ presentation of information. (Choose 2)

• unhappy

• interesting

• inaccurate

• unfair

It is NEVER ok to use people's opinions in your written work.

• TRUE

• FALSE

In academic publishing (like your textbooks at school), books and articles go through a rigorous editorial process. What is this process called?

• Single review
• Editorial critique
• Peer review
• Solo assessment

Why is it important to consider when a source was published or last updated?

• To disregard the importance of current and relevant information.
• To make sure the information is inaccurate and misleading.
• To ensure the information is current, accurate, and relevant.
• To ensure the information is outdated and irrelevant.

How can you identify bias in a news article about a recent election?

• Check the publication date of the article

• Look for personal opinions, stereotypes, one-sided information, the journalist's background, conflicts of interest, and language used.

• Consider the font size used in the article

• Look for the journalist's popularity on social media

Answer explanation

Look for personal opinions, stereotypes, one-sided information, the journalist's background, conflicts of interest, and language used.

During a school project on media literacy, Luna, Emma, and Lily encountered an article claiming a celebrity had bought an entire island. What are some common characteristics of fake news they should look for to verify the article?

• Accurate sources

• Unbiased reporting

• Exaggerated facts

• Sensationalism, lack of credible sources, misleading headlines, biased reporting

Answer explanation

The common characteristics of fake news to look for are sensationalism, lack of credible sources, misleading headlines, and biased reporting.

Why is evaluating the expertise of authors important when selecting sources for a research paper?

• To ensure credibility and reliability of information.

• To confuse readers

• To promote misinformation

• To waste time

Answer explanation

Evaluating the expertise of authors like Luna and Oliver is important to ensure credibility and reliability of information for Evelyn's research paper.

Grace is researching for her science project on climate change. Why is it important for her to check the publication date of her sources?

• To waste time unnecessarily

• To confuse readers with outdated information

• To ensure the information is current, relevant, and accurate.

• To make the source seem more credible

Answer explanation

Checking the publication date ensures the information is current, relevant, and accurate, which is crucial for a science project on climate change.