Reliability
(True or False) A reliable source is appropriate to the topic and time that we are writing about.
True
When is it okay not to evaluate a source for reliability?
NEVER!
(True or False) You should ask yourself, "Who is the author?", when evaluating a website.
True
Of the following, which does not contribute to credibility? A.) accuracy B.) currency C.) excitement D.) purpose
(True or false) Vertical reading will tell us whether a source is reliable or not
False! Lateral reading will tell us whether a source is reliable or not
(True or False) Identifying the date of a source (when it was written) is not important.
False
(True or False) The "about" section on a website can give you important information on author(s) and purpose
True!
Can wikipedia be a helpful source for evaluating information?
Yes
Is this website credible? Can you tell by just the name? Why or why not? www.findingthefacts.com
Which of the following would NOT be a reliable source for nutritional information? A) The American Dietetic Association B) Health blog C) Universities D) The New England Journal of Medicine
B) Health Blog
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.
(True or False) If a source is peer-reviewed, that makes it credible.
True.
What are two questions you would ask about a website when considering reliability?
Is it a primary or secondary source?
Are references provided?
Who published the information
Is the information biased?
Was it peer reviewed?
Explain what lateral reading is and why you would use it?
Lateral reading is an evaluation strategy where you go off of the website you're evaluating to open new tabs and search online to see what other websites have to say about it
If a website contains an author but does not include the author's credentials, what is the next step you would take?
Open a new tab and look up information about the author
What does C.R.A.P stand for?
What makes a source reliable?
Worthy of being trusted; supported with facts; unbiased; thorough and details; has credibility
Name four things you should look for when evaluating a source (hint: think C.R.A.P)
credibility, reliability/relevance, authority, purpose/POV
What are two questions you should ask yourself when considering the authority of a website (hint: the "A" in C.R.A.P)
Who authored the information?
Was it a single person or multiple people?
Was it a corporation or organization?
Are their credentials provided?
What is their reputation or expertise?
Explain the difference between reading vertically and reading laterally.
Reading vertically is just reading up and down, and examining a websites external features. Reading laterally is going outside the website, opening up new tabs, and reading information about the website from other sources