Evaluating Credible Sources

How can using an outdated article cause problems with your research?

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Credible sources are trustworthy, meaning you know that what you are reading or watching is factual and true.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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?

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

• .edu

• .com

• .gov

• .net

• .org

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.

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

When evaluating websites, what do the 5 W's refer to?

• who, which, whatever, where, and why

• whoever, witch, what's up, where, and why not

• who, what, where, when, and why

• whodunit, whichever, what, wear, and why else

What does reliable mean when referring to sources for your writing?

• Something is credible, trustworthy, and objective.

• Something is printed online by more than one site.

• You can depend on that source to give you accurate opinions.