Credible Source Review

Using credible, reliable sources will help create a stronger argumentative essay.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which THREE domains below are considered more trustworthy than the other two?

• .edu

• .com

• .gov

• .net

• .org

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Newsela

• Credible source

• Not a credible source

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

A Wikipedia post with an author that you have looked up and verified, date, and citations/sources listed

• Credible source

• Not a credible source

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

TimeForKids Magazine

• Credible source

• Not a credible source

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

The Smithsonian Magazine (smithsonianmag.com)

• Credible Source

• Not a credible source

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

The Museum of Science and Industry's website

• Credible source

• Not a credible source

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which of the following is a key characteristic of a credible source?

• A) Biased language

• B) Lack of citations

• C) Peer-reviewed content

• D) Anonymous authorship

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the primary purpose of evaluating a source's credibility?

• A) To ensure the source is entertaining

• B) To verify the accuracy and reliability of information

• C) To determine the source's popularity

• D) To find the most recent publication

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which sentence uses the word 'credible' correctly?

• A) The credible weather was sunny all week.

• B) She gave a credible excuse for being late.

• C) His credible shoes were very comfortable.

• D) The credible book was full of pictures.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4