Credible, Reliable Sources Research Review

Which website would be least credible in most cases?

• Gov

• .com

• .org

• .edu

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Which is the least credible author?

• Dr. Joe Smith

• Sally Sims

• CutieSwagger77

• Julie Pures

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CCSS.RL.5.1

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Which is the least credible author?

• Jessica

• Jon Jackson

• Marcia Tate

• Ryan Lewis

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CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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Which would be the most credible source based on the copyright date?

• 2001

• 2011

• 1777

• 1987

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Which is a sign that the site is credible?

• misspelled words

• .org

• angry rant

• .com

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What is a warning sign that a website might NOT have trustworthy information? 

• the author is an expert
• the information comes from a well-known newspaper
• It is not clear who the author is
• the information is current

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CCSS.RI.3.5

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Reliable sources are always the first Google result.

• True
• False

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Which of the following is considered a reliable source for a research paper?

• A personal blog

• A peer-reviewed journal article

• Wikipedia

• A social media post written by a psychic cat.

Answer explanation

Peer-reviewed articles undergo rigorous evaluation by experts in the field, making them a reliable source of information.

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What makes a source unreliable for research purposes?

• Extensive citations and references

• A well-known author

• Recent publication date

• Lack of transparency and credibility

Answer explanation

Unreliable sources often lack verifiable information and credibility.

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Why should you not trust the AI OVERVIEW on Google?

• It might gather misinformation from sites

• It's unreliable

• It may make things up

• Technology will rule us one day so who cares?

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