Evaluating Sources

You are writing a report on the causes of the War of 1812. Which TWO sources below would be most credible and relevant?

• Excerpts from a journal written by the commander of an army regiment during the war.

• "The War of 1812" entry in Wikipedia

• A newspaper article written in 1811 about the rising tensions between the two sides.

• A website from the UC Berkeley department of history on the causes and effects of the war.

You are writing a paragraph on dress codes at school. Which TWO sources would give the most information for the paragraph?

• The school handbook outlining the dress code requirements at your school.

• The transcript of a school board debate on whether to change uniform pants from khaki to black.

• An article from the LA Times about the pros and cons of school dress code policies.

• A student blog entry explaining why the dress code is not fashionable.

You are writing an article on caring for houseplants. Look at the following source and evaluate whether it is relevant and credible. Check all boxes that apply.

Growing an Outdoor Vegetable Garden by the New York Botanical Garden

• credible only

• relevant only

• both credible and relevant

• neither

You are writing an article on caring for houseplants. Look at the following source and evaluate whether it is relevant and credible. Check all boxes that apply.

"The Top 10 Hard to Kill Houseplants" image found on Instagram

• credible only

• relevant only

• both credible and relevant

• neither

You are writing an article on caring for houseplants. Look at the following source and evaluate whether it is relevant and credible. Check all boxes that apply.

The Idiots Guide to Houseplants, a manual written by a master gardener

• credible only

• relevant only

• both relevant and credible

• neither

You are writing an article on caring for houseplants. Look at the following source and evaluate whether it is relevant and credible. Check all boxes that apply.

An interview conducted with the owner of a local plant nursery.

• credible only

• relevant only

• both relevant and credible

• neither

You are writing an article on caring for houseplants. Look at the following source and evaluate whether it is relevant and credible.

A Buzzfeed list entitled "15 Pictures that Prove Cats and Plants are a Perfect Combination"

• credible only

• relevant only

• relevant and credible

• neither