Credible Sources

What does it mean if a resource is "credible"?

• It contains factual information

• It is written by someone with expertise on the topic

• It is sponsored by a reputable organization

• All of these

Why do you want to make sure resources for school research are credible?

• It doesn't matter--everything you find online is true

• It only needs to be credible if it's a current topic

• Because they will provide the best evidence for quality writing & arguments

• Because they are easier to find in a Google search

Which of the following might be a red flag that a web site is not credible?

• An "About Us" section

• A lot of pop-up ads

• An author bio

• A recent date

What is a good way to remember what to look for when evaluating a web site's credibility?

• Ask your teacher

• If it looks professional, it's probably legit

• Check the author's social media accounts

• The 5 Ws--Who, What, When, Where, Why

When looking at a web site, what does the "Where?" of the 5 W questions mean?

• Where is the company's headquarters?

• Where do the authors or sponsors get their information?

• Where is the company logo on the page?

• Where do I bookmark the site on my iPad?

Which TWO of the following domains would likely be the most credible?

• .gov

• .net

• .edu

• .com

Which type of online source would be the best to use for school research?

• An article on the University of Florida's web site

• A blog written by a teacher

• A social media post from an influencer

• Wikipedia

If you were writing a paper on cancer treatments, which article publication date would be best to use?

• December 1, 2010

• June 20, 2008

• April 12, 2019

• October 18, 2024

Evaluating sources can help you:

• Decide if the information is true

• Create a better argument in an essay

• Determine if the web site is biased

• All of these

The first few results in a Google search are usually the most credible.

• True

• False