Reliable vs Unreliable Sources

Why are reliable sources important when doing research?

• So you can copy and paste

• So you can make sure the information is accurate to use

• So you can check if the information is biased or not

A reliable source is

• trustworthy

• biased

• made up

Which source would be considered a credible source

• The history channel

• Twitter

• Facebook

• Wikipedia

A reliable source is....

• Biased

• Trustworthy

• Google

• Twitter

Which source would you expect to be more reliable?

• Wikipedia.com

• ilovehistory.com

• USNationalArchives.gov

• conspiracies.com

Is the source Reliable or Not Reliable if...

The author only uses personal stories to support their claim.

• Reliable

• Not reliable

Is the source Reliable or Not Reliable if...

The website has a lot of political ads on it.

• Reliable

• Not reliable

Is the source Reliable or Not Reliable if...

You can't find any other websites that support the claims.

• Reliable

• Not reliable

Is the source Reliable or Not Reliable if... The authors give a list of current sources that support their information.

• Reliable

• Not reliable

What is a key characteristic of a reliable source?

• A) It is frequently updated with new information

• B) It is written by an anonymous author

• C) It is only available in print form

• D) It is popular on social media