Website Credibility

What is the best way to check the accuracy of a source?

• Use another source to verify the information

• See if the source is long and detailed

• Look for persuasive language

• Check how many people have read the source

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Why is it important to check the date of publication?

• To know how long it took to write

• To make sure the information is up to date

• To see how many pages it has

• To know the author’s birthday

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which domain is generally considered the most credible?

• .com

• .net

• .gov

• .org

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What should you do if a source does not list its author?

• Assume it’s credible

• Ignore it completely

• Double-check the information with other sources

• Only use it for entertainment

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which question helps evaluate the PURPOSE of a source?

• Who is the audience for this source?

• How many pages is the source?

• When was the source printed?

• Does the source have pictures?

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

A credible source always includes a list of references or evidence.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

If an article includes biased language, it can still be used as a credible source without question.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

You should always verify the information from a source using other reliable sources.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Sources written by well-known organizations like universities or government agencies are usually more credible.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

A source with spelling and grammar mistakes is likely to be LESS credible.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9