Sources Credibility

Google.com

• Credible source

• Not a credible source

• Not a Source

An educational database

• Credible source

• Not a credible source

National Geographic for Kids

• Credible source

• Not a credible source

A Facebook post

• Credible source

• Not a credible source

A picture on Twitter

• Credible source

• Not a credible source

The meaning of accuracy is:

• up to date and current

• related to archery

• truthful and correct in all details

• a person, book, website, etc., that gives information

A website is biased when:

• it gives information about religious practices

• it is accurate and factual

• the author is a expert on the subject

• it shows prejudice toward one side of a subject or issue

When we say that a website is a credible source we mean:

• the source is unbelievable and fantastic

• it is unreliable and false

• the source is appropriate for a business report

• it is believable and trustworthy

What does the word relevant mean when you are evaluating a source?

• Not a trustworthy source for research

• Something that is true and valid

• Up-to-date and accurate

• Related to the topic that is being researched.