Credible Sources Review

When we say that a website is a credible source we mean:

• The source is appropriate for a business report

• It is believable and trustworthy

• The source is unbelievable and fantastic

• It is unreliable and false

Which would be the most credible source?

• wikipedia.org

• nutrition.gov

• espn.com

• cooking.com

Credible sources are trustworthy, meaning you know that what you are reading or watching is factual and true.

• True

• False

A credible source is a source of information that is:

• Unbiased

• Written by a professional author

• Supported by evidence

• Posted on social media

A Wikipedia post with no author, date, or citations listed

• Credible source

• Not a credible source

If a source has a 'published on' date, it is a sign of a credible source.

• True

• False

Match the definition to the term.

• credible source

• a noticeable difference or mismatch between two or more facts or sources

• discrepancy

• a place, person, or thing from which you gain information

• source

• a source that is trustworthy and believable

• reliable source

• a source that is known for providing consistently good and up-to-date information

What is the primary characteristic of a credible source?

• It is entertaining and engaging

• It is believable and trustworthy

• It is popular and widely shared

• It is complex and difficult to understand

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a credible source?

• Unbiased information

• Supported by evidence

• Written by an anonymous author

• Published by a reputable organization

When evaluating a source, which factor is most important for credibility?

• The length of the article

• The author's credentials

• The number of images included

• The use of technical jargon