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WorksheetsCredible Sources
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
What does it mean if a resource is "credible"?
It contains factual information
It is written by someone with expertise on the topic
It is sponsored by a reputable organization
All of these
Why do you want to make sure resources for school research are credible?
It doesn't matter--everything you find online is true
It only needs to be credible if it's a current topic
Because they will provide the best evidence for quality writing & arguments
Because they are easier to find in a Google search
Which of the following might be a red flag that a web site is not credible?
An "About Us" section
A lot of pop-up ads
An author bio
A recent date
What is a good way to remember what to look for when evaluating a web site's credibility?
Ask your teacher
If it looks professional, it's probably legit
Check the author's social media accounts
The 5 Ws--Who, What, When, Where, Why
When looking at a web site, what does the "Where?" of the 5 W questions mean?
Where is the company's headquarters?
Where do the authors or sponsors get their information?
Where is the company logo on the page?
Where do I bookmark the site on my iPad?
Which TWO of the following domains would likely be the most credible?
.gov
.net
.edu
.com
Which type of online source would be the best to use for school research?
An article on the University of Florida's web site
A blog written by a teacher
A social media post from an influencer
Wikipedia
If you were writing a paper on cancer treatments, which article publication date would be best to use?
December 1, 2010
June 20, 2008
April 12, 2019
October 18, 2024
Evaluating sources can help you:
Decide if the information is true
Create a better argument in an essay
Determine if the web site is biased
All of these
The first few results in a Google search are usually the most credible.
True
False
When finding a credible web site, its purpose should be:
To entertain
To inform
To sell a product
To get one million likes
