Evaluating Credible Sources

Which type of source can include the author's personal opinion or bias?

• primary sources

• secondary sources

• both

• neither

You should use caution when googling something because...

• this search engine will pull up all sources on the web (credible or not)

• Some websites or companies pay for their resources to appear at the top of your search results list

• Google can have reliable sources but you will have to analyze each source

• All of the above are correct about using Google for research.

A source should be...

• accurate, based on fact

• current

• written by an expert

• all of the above

All of the following may suggest bias, except:

• first-person, as in "I think"

• opinionated language

• a lack of facts or examples

• a link to another source

Which of the following is NOT considered a primary source?

• a diary entry

• a biography

• a letter

• a photograph

Which of the following statements best describes the meaning of a "credible source"

• Credible sources are trustworthy, reliable sources.

• Credible sources contain information that has been mentioned in movies.

• A credible source is always found on the internet.

• Credible sources are information from the government and people's opinions.

A source is more reliable if the author provides links and citations along with the information.

• True

• False

One way to check the accuracy of the content is to 

• Check Wikipedia 

• Cross-check the information with other credible sources 

• Ask a friend if it looks right

An educational database

• Credible source

• Not a credible source

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

• Credible source

• Not a credible source