Domains
.gov
Government
What does it mean for a source to be credible?
It is very likely to be trustworthy and accurate.
What is a source?
Anywhere you get info from.
.org
What does it mean for an author to be qualified?
They have expertise in the area they are writing about through their education, experience, or accomplishments.
Name three different things you could use as a source.
*Answer*
Education
What is bias?
An author or organization has strong opinions that affect how they talk about a topic.
If a source is selling something you should:
A) Trust it more
B) Trust it less
Trust it less
.com
Commercial
Look to see if other sources have the same info.
True or false: Wikipedia is a terrible website that you should never use.
FALSE
Don't cite it, but it's a great place to start research and find sources.
Which two domains are usually the most reliable?
.gov and .edu
When you first find a source, should you assume it's credible or should it need to prove it's credible?
Prove it's credible.
Would a Facebook post from Mr. Sturm about quantum physics be a reliable source? Why or why not?
That is not a reliable source becase Mr. Sturm is not an expert in that field, and Facebook gives no oversight on what's posted there.