Choosing a Credible Website

The Internet guarantees accurate or credible information.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

When assessing the author's credibility, you should check for which of the following?

• Their social media presence

• Their qualifications or credentials

• Their personal opinion on the topic

• The number of articles they have written

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Which of the following is NOT a sign of a credible website? (Select all that apply)

• Working links to sources

• Spelling and grammar mistakes

• Author's qualifications listed

• Last updated date provided

• Supporting a specific brand

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

How do you determine a website's credibility?

• Evaluating it's timeliness, author, accuracy, and purpose

• Evaluating the number of ads on the page and the size of the website

• Evaluating the color scheme

• Include the word "credible" in every search engine so that the results are guaranteed to give accurate information.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9