Reliable vs Unreliable Sources

a source that is always good in quality, truthful; able to be trusted

• domain

• reliable source

• bias

• unreliable source

Would this source be reliable or unreliable?

- does not list any sources

- does not list an author

• Reliable Source

• Unreliable Source

Would this source be reliable or unreliable?

• Reliable Source

• Unreliable Source

a source that cannot be trusted

• domain

• reliable source

• bias

• unreliable source

Which of the following is a clue that the source is NOT reliable? 

• expert author

• misspelled words

• current information

• giving facts, not opinions

Which website or address (URL) would not be reliable?

• NASA

• Britannica

• Wikipedia

• .gov or .edu websites

Which of the following is a sign that a website might not be a reliable source?

• The site ends in .edu or .gov

• The author's contact information is available

• The writing is full of spelling and grammatical errors

• References are provided for the information

untrustworthy materials from a person or institution that does not have the educational background, expertise, or evidence of legitimate sources to support a claim

• Analyze

• Paraphrase

• Unreliable Source

• Claim

How can cross-checking information across multiple sources improve reliability?

• It ensures the information is more entertaining

• It confirms the consistency and accuracy of the information

• It increases the number of advertisements

• It makes the information more colorful and visually appealing

Which of the following is a reliable source of information?

• A personal blog sharing opinions

• An academic journal

• A social media post

• An anonymous online forum