Finding Reliable Sources

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

Is the source Reliable or Not Reliable if...

The authors make their case based on evidence.

• Reliable

• Not reliable

A ___________ is an original object or document -- the raw material or first-hand information.

• Secondary Source

• Primary Source

able to be trusted to do or provide what is needed : able to be relied on

• critic

• credible

• reliable

• navigate

expected and trusted by most people : having a good reputation

• Reputable

• Credible

• Critical Eye

• Bias

offering reasonable grounds for being believed

• Bias

• Verify

• Credible

• Credentials

What thing(s) should you look for when you are deciding whether a source is credible or not? (Select ALL that apply)

• Date written

• Author

• Type of website (.edu, .gov, .com, etc.)

• Type of source (news article, social media post, etc.)

• Length

Can you use twitter to find credible information?

• Yes, if it comes from a reliable source.

• No, all social media should be avoided when finding information.

• Yes. Anything on twitter is true!

• No, there's no way of telling if the account is real or not.

Why may an author be unreliable? (Select ALL that apply)

• They may be writing only their opinion

• They may not have enough credentials/background knowledge on a topic

• They may be getting paid to write

• Because they cite other articles or people in their writing