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WorksheetsFinding Credible Sources
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
When evaluating Internet sources, ask:
Can I trust the institution?
Can I identify the author?
Does it prove current?
Does it seem biased?
While researching, usually you want to find current, credible sources. When does the source not need to prove current?
when researching primary sources
when using secondary sources such as history books
When we say that a website is a credible source we mean:
the source is unbelievable and fantastic
it is unreliable and false
the source is appropriate for a business report
it is believable and trustworthy
The authority of a source you means:
source of the information: author/publisher/source
it comes from someone who is a leader
it is the reason the information exists
it is up to date and timely
What can you look for on a website to let you know how current the information is?
title of the website
date last updated
author of the website
works cited
We look at the credentials of an author when evaluating a website. What does credentials mean?
what the author's financial background and income are
proof of qualification for a particular job
whether the author is a United States citizen
evidence that the author used his own ideas and facts and did not copy from other sources
What does the word relevant mean when you are evaluating a source?
Not a trustworthy source for research
Something that is true and valid
Up-to-date and accurate
Related to the topic that is being researched.
Which one of these items should you NOT be concerned about when evaluating a website?
length of information
date of the last update
accuracy of information
purpose of the website
What thing(s) should you look for when you are deciding whether a source is credible or not? (Select ALL that apply)
Date written
Author
Type of website (.edu, .gov, .com, etc.)
Type of source (news article, social media post, etc.)
Length
Which of the following is a key factor in determining the credibility of a source?
The length of the article
The author's credentials
The number of images
The website's color scheme
When evaluating a source, why is the publication date important?
It shows the author's age
It indicates the source's relevance
It reveals the author's credentials
It determines the source's popularity
What does the term 'bias' mean in the context of evaluating sources?
A source's length
A source's reliability
A source's partiality
A source's popularity
Which of the following is NOT a reliable domain for academic research?
.edu
.gov
.com
.org
What is the significance of peer review in academic sources?
It ensures the source is entertaining
It verifies the source's credibility
It increases the source's length
It makes the source more colorful
How can you verify the credibility of an online article?
Check the author's credentials
Count the number of paragraphs
Look at the website's design
Check the number of advertisements
