Evaluating Source Reliability

How is your day so far?

• Amazing!

• Fine.

• Not so good.

What describes a reliable source?

• Credible, trustworthy, and objective

• Entertaining, popular, and opinionated

• Lengthy, detailed, and persuasive

• Biased, current, and well-designed

Why is it extremely important to find reliable sources when researching a topic?

• To make your research paper longer

• To make sure you have the whole truth and provide accurate information

• To find sources that agree with your existing opinions

• To quickly finish your research

Which of the following is NOT a factor to consider when assessing the reliability of a source?

• The author's education and experience

• The author's purpose (e.g., to inform, persuade, sell)

• The date of publication

• The number of pages in the document

Which type of source is usually UNRELIABLE due to its purpose being to sell something?

• Educational journal

• Governmental report

• Advertisement

• Non-profit organization's publication

This video uses ____(#) sources.