Research Credible Sources

 What can you look for on a website to let you know how current the information is?

• title of the website

• date last updated

• author of the website

• works cited

A credible source should include which of the following?

• logical information

• many spelling and grammar errors

• an unbiased point of view relevant to your research

• simple navigation of drop down menus, home page returns, etc.

It is not important to know who the author or authority of a source is?

• TRUE

• FALSE

What should you look for when it comes to the WHO of a website or webpage? (Check all that apply.)

• Is there more information about the author or organization on the Internet?

• Is the author dead or alive?

• Is there a mailing address, email address or telephone number listed on the site?

• Has the author published other books/articles/websites about the topic?

An indicator that a web source is current and being maintained is when it has been updated in the last...

• 2 years

• year

• 6-12 months

• 3-6 months

Using credible, reliable sources will help create a stronger argumentative essay.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which THREE domains below are considered more trustworthy than the other two?

• .edu

• .com

• .gov

• .net

• .org

Just like printed materials, webpages that provide citations of the sources used for the information makes the webpage more credible.

• True

• False

An example of a reliable source is...

• google.com

• wikipedia.com

• a self published book online

• a printed or an online encyclopedia

Which of the following is a key characteristic of a credible source?

• A) It has a flashy design

• B) It is frequently cited by other reputable sources

• C) It is the first result on a search engine

• D) It has a long URL