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WorksheetsCredible Sources Review
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 8mins
Credible sources are trustworthy, meaning you know that what you are reading or watching is factual and true.
TRUE
FALSE
When evaluating websites, what do the 5 W's refer to?
who, which, whatever, where, and why
whoever, witch, what's up, where, and why not
who, what, where, when, and why
whodunit, whichever, what, wear, and why else
It is not important to know who the author or authority of a source is?
TRUE
FALSE
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 domain is a website address often used in combination with a domain extension.
TRUE
FALSE
Which THREE domains below are considered more trustworthy than the other two?
.edu
.com
.gov
.net
.org
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.
The copyright date of a source is not important.
TRUE
FALSE
An indicator that a web source is current and being maintained is when it has been updated in the last...
2 years
year
6-12 months
3-6 months
Links, in a source site or page, should be current and functional.
TRUE
FALSE
Understanding why an author has created a resource is not important.
TRUE
FALSE
Which of the following is considered an "author's purpose" for writing?
To procrastinate
To persuade
To protagonize
To inform
To entertain
Using credible, reliable sources will help create a stronger argumentative essay.
TRUE
FALSE
Wikipedia is a credible source.
TRUE
FALSE
