Credible

Scholastic.com

• Credible source

• Not a credible source

The Museum of Science and Industry's website

• Credible source

• Not a credible source

Gale Educational Database

• Credible source

• Not a credible source

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

• it is believable and trustworthy

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 credible source is a source of information that is:

• unbiased

• supported by evidence

• written by a professional author

• posted on social media

Which would be the most credible source?

• wikipedia.org

• nutrition.gov

• espn.com

• cooking.com

Which of the following best defines the term 'credible'?

• Believable and trustworthy

• Unbelievable and fantastic

• Unreliable and false

• Incredible and amazing

In the context of evaluating sources, what does 'credible' mean?

• The source is appropriate for a business report

• The source is believable and trustworthy

• The source is unbelievable and fantastic

• The source is unreliable and false

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

• Biased and opinionated

• Supported by evidence

• Written by an anonymous author

• Published on a personal blog