Credible Source Review Game

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

• TRUE

• FALSE

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.

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?

A Wikipedia post with an author that you have looked up and verified, date, and citations/sources listed

• Credible source

• Not a credible source

What is a sign that indicates that this is NOT a credible source for research?

• It's from the New York Times

• It's an opinion piece

• It's too old to use

• The topic is too specific

TimeForKids Magazine

• Credible source

• Not a credible source

Newsela

• Credible source

• Not a credible source

The Smithsonian Magazine (smithsonianmag.com)

• Credible Source

• Not a credible source

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 

What is a credible source?

• A source that is trustworthy and reliable

• A source that is popular

• A source that is easy to find

• A source that is entertaining