WorksheetsWarm up: Online Sources!
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 6mins
What's the main advantage of using online sources in addition to printed materials?
Online sources have more trustworthy info than print sources.
It's faster and often easier to access online sources.
Online sources are the easiest sources of info to cite.
The Internet contains more information than books.
If we can find it online, it must be true.
True
False
There is an email address listed in the website, so it must be a legitimate source!
True
False
The website looks really official. The information it offers must be true.
True
False
There are a lot of graphs and charts on the site. With all this information it must be true.
True
False
It is clear who wrote the content because there is contact information and the information seems current and error–free. I can safely use this information for my homework assignment.
True
False
When doing research online, I should always think about what’s missing from a website.
True
False
There is a logo of the White House at the top of the page, so I can definitely trust this website.
True
False
Which one of the following is a telltale sign of an untrustworthy online source?
Grammatical mistakes
A plain-looking logo
Links to other sources
Lots of text with very few graphics
Is Wikipedia a good source or bad source?
good
bad
Good to begin looking for facts, but not reliable enough to cite.
Bad, don't even read the information. It is made up.
Which URL suffix is typically more trustworthy?
.com
.cn
.gov
.uk
I should always review the sources (or author) of the website to see if it is reliable.
True
False
If a site looks trustworthy, then it is good to use on research papers and essays.
True
False
Where is the best place to go for academic journals?
Wikipedia
Newspapers
Online databases
Encyclopedias
It's necessary to compare the information I find online with at least 2 other sources.
True
False
