Research Credible Sources

A credible source is a source of information that is:

• unbiased

• supported by evidence

• written by a professional author

• posted on social media

When we say that a website is a credible source we mean:

• the source is unbelievable and fantastic

• it is unreliable and false

• the source is appropriate for a business report

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

A Wikipedia post with no author, date, or citations listed

• Credible source

• Not a credible source

A credible source is...

• the bridge that connects the evidence to the writers reasons and claim

• any website you find on the internet to pull information from

• an attempt to persuade someone on a topic by expressing your point of view and providing evidence

• a reliable resource the writer can use to cite information

Which of the following is a simple procedure for verifying the credibility of a source?

• Checking the publication date

• Reading the entire document

• Counting the number of pages

• Looking at the cover design

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CHECK ALL THAT APPLY.

Credible sources are written by the following authors:

• Scientists

• Researchers

• Professors

• Professionals in their field of study

• Individuals passionate about a subject

Why is it important to identify information sources in research?

• To give credit to sources used

• To avoid using technology

• To confuse readers

• To make the research process longer

Which of the following is a credible source for historical research?

• A historical fiction novel

• A documentary film

• A peer-reviewed history journal

• A personal diary

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Which of the following is NOT a credible source for scientific research?

• A peer-reviewed journal

• A government report

• A science magazine

• A personal blog

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