Evaluating Source Credibility in Education

Google AI is a reliable source.

• True
• False

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

The Western Australian museum is a relevant source for a paper on the Perth wetlands.

• True
• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which two domains are considered the most reliable for education content?

• .com

• .gov

• .edu

• .net

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the main purpose of evaluating the credibility of sources?

• To persuade your audience.

• To entertain readers.

• To ensure the information you share is correct.

• To look in more places for information.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Wikipedia is a credible source.

• True
• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

How can you use Wikipedia to find credible sources?

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

You are researching smog and air quality. Which source is most credible?

• A blog about air quality.

• Interviewing kids with asthma.

• The local newspaper.

• A university study about air quality.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

One way to check the accuracy of information is to:

• Ask a friend if it looks right.

• Cross-check the information with other credible sources.

• Check Wikipedia

• I don't need to check if my information is accurate.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Why is it important to check for bias?

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CCSS.RL.5.6

An educational database is a...

• Credible source

• Non credible source

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9