Reliable Resources

Is the source Reliable or Not Reliable if... The authors give a list of current sources that support their information.

• Reliable

• Not reliable

Is the source Reliable or Not Reliable if...

The authors make their case based on evidence.

• Reliable

• Not reliable

When using a website as a source, you want to use a website thats purpose is to...

• Persuade you

• Sell you something

• Share an idea

• Inform you

Is the source Reliable or Not Reliable if...

The website has a lot of political ads on it.

• Reliable

• Not reliable

able to be trusted to do or provide what is needed : able to be relied on

• critic

• credible

• reliable

• navigate

When doing research is it important to evaluate your resources to make sure they are ______________________ or trustworthy.

• subjective

• reliable

• biased

• primary

A credible author should _______________ their sources.

• make up

• never cite

• always cite

• ignore

A __________________ source is trustworthy.

• biased

• reliable

• fictional

• internet

Which of the following is a characteristic of a reliable resource?

• A) It is frequently updated with new information.

• B) It has a flashy design and lots of advertisements.

• C) It is written by anonymous authors.

• D) It is only available in print.

What is the primary purpose of a reliable resource?

• A) To entertain the reader.

• B) To inform the reader with accurate information.

• C) To persuade the reader to buy a product.

• D) To confuse the reader with complex language.