Credible Source Review Game

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

Which would be the most credible source?

• wikipedia.org

• nutrition.gov

• espn.com

• cooking.com

A credible source is a source of information that is:

• unbiased

• supported by evidence

• written by a professional author

• posted on social media

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

What makes this website credible? (Select ALL that apply)

• It's a government website (.gov)

• It is current information

• It has pictures and diagrams

• It uses academic language

When evaluating a source for credibility, which of the following is most important?

• The length of the article

• The author's credentials

• The number of images

• The website's color scheme

Which sentence uses the word 'credible' correctly?

• The credible dog barked all night.

• She found a credible source for her research paper.

• His story was too credible to believe.

• The credible weather was sunny and warm.

What is a key characteristic of a credible source?

• It is entertaining to read.

• It is frequently updated.

• It is peer-reviewed or fact-checked.

• It has a lot of advertisements.

Which of the following websites is likely to be the most credible?

• A personal blog

• A government website

• A commercial shopping site

• A social media page

In terms of credibility, why is an academic journal considered reliable?

• It is written by students.

• It is published frequently.

• It undergoes peer review.

• It is available for free.