Finding Reliable Sources

A credible source can be trusted.

• True

• False

Which is NOT one of the questions to ask yourself?

• Does the information come from a reliable publication?

• Does the author have a good reputation?

• Does the text make sense to the reader?

• Does the text show a bias or prejudice?

How can you tell that the author has a good reputation? (Select Two)

• By looking at what institution the author is from.

• By looking at the author's social media.

• By looking at the vocabulary that the author uses.

• By looking at what else the author has written.

What does credibility refer to?

• readability

• advancibility

• durability

• believability

Which of the following is a reliable source of information?

• A personal blog sharing opinions

• An academic journal

• A social media post

• An anonymous online forum

Research includes...

• Your parents

• facts from a teacher, coach and principal only about All sports

• google search only

• facts, information from trusted sources

Which website or address (URL) would not be reliable?

• NASA

• Britannica

• Wikipedia

• .gov or .edu websites

How can cross-checking information across multiple sources improve reliability?

• It ensures the information is more entertaining

• It confirms the consistency and accuracy of the information

• It increases the number of advertisements

• It makes the information more colorful and visually appealing

Which of the following is a sign that a website might not be a reliable source?

• The site ends in .edu or .gov

• The author's contact information is available

• The writing is full of spelling and grammatical errors

• References are provided for the information

Which of these is the least reliable website?

• .org

• .net

• .com

• .edu