Website Domains
Based on the domain, do you think this website would be credible or not? Why? www.findingthefacts.com
It may not be credible because it is a .com site which could mean someone altered the information. You should also examine the site's contents in addition to the URL.
(True or False) Identifying the date of a source (when it was written) is not important.
False
Should you question whether a website has spelling errors or other grammar mistakes?
Yes
(True or False) You should ask yourself, "Who is the author?", when evaluating a website.
True
(True or False) If you find information off a website that has a url of .org, you need to determine if the information being provided is bias before incorporating it into your paper
True.
(True or False) A reliable source is appropriate to the topic and time that we are writing about.
True
Which of the following would NOT be a reliable source for nutritional information? A) Magazine on Health B) The American Dietetic Association C) Universities D) The New England Journal of Medicine
A) Magazine on Health
How can you determine if the author of a website is reliable?
You can search the name and verify his credentials. There is a biography or about the author section.
Where is your reference page located and where are your in-text citations?
The reference page is towards the end of your paper or presentation. In-text citations are located in your text at the end of the specific source you mention.
What else should you examine about website, besides the domain, to determine if it's credible or not?
If it's clean, professional, organized, free of ads and grammar errors.
When would it be appropriate to chose a dated source in an argument?
Answers vary
When is it okay not to evaluate a source for reliability?
NEVER!
What items do you need to generate an in-text citation?
Author name (Last); Year of publication; Page number, paragraph referenced, or video timestamp
What domains are most likely reliable?
.edu, .mil, .gov, and a trusted .com/.org site
What makes a source reliable?
Worthy of being trusted; supported with facts; unbiased; thorough and details rather than brief; etc. etc.
Name at least two things you should look at when evaluating a source's credibility.
Author, Title of Article, What the source is about, Publication Date, Website, Who is producing the source
Why is it important to look at citations or a bibliography on a website?
To determine the legitimacy of the information provided; ask yourself if the bibliography shows quality research.