CARS
A website gives lots of facts, but it does not tell where any of the information came from. Which part of CARS is weak?
Support
This page can help you learn who made a website.
The About page
When researching, should you copy and paste whole paragraphs into your own project?
NO
This is the first/main page of a website.
Home page
True or false: Everything online is true.
False
You find a website about space written by a NASA scientist. Which part of CARS does this help prove?
Credibility
A website ending in .gov is usually connected to what?
The government
What should you use when you need to find better information online?
Keywords/search words
What page should list the websites where you found your information?
Sources/Bibliography
A student shares a rumor news article online before checking if it is true. What are they spreading?
Misinformation
A website uses dramatic language like, “Only an idiot would disagree with us!” Which part of CARS is probably a problem?
Reasonableness
This is when a website favors one side or tries to convince you instead of giving fair information.
Bias
Why is it important to use more than one source?
To check if the information is accurate
A student lists sources, but all of them are from the same company. Why could that be a problem?
The information may only show one point of view.
Using someone else’s words or work and pretending it is yours is called what?
Plagiarism
A website says Maine became a state in 1920, but trusted sources say Maine became a state in 1820. Which part of CARS is the problem?
Accuracy
You are researching animals and find a fan blog with no sources. What should you do?
Find a more credible source
What should you do if you cannot find enough credible sources about your topic?
Change or narrow the topic
Why should the facts on your Google Site be written in your own words?
To avoid plagiarism (copying) and to show your own understanding.
This is permission to use someone else’s photo, words, or work.
Copyright
You find a website with an expert author, correct facts, a fair tone, and links showing where the information came from. Why would this website likely pass CARS?
It has credibility, accuracy, reasonableness, and support.
A site says “studies prove this,” but it never names the studies or links to them. What is missing?
Evidence
What does it mean when a source is written by an expert in the field?
The author has special knowledge, training, or experience with the topic.
This is the web address people use to visit your site.
URL
Name 5 things you should check before trusting a website or online information.
Author / Date / Sources / Evidence / Purpose / Bias / Domain / About page / Contact page / Organization / Expert/author experience / If other trusted sources agree / If the information is fact or opinion / If the site is trying to sell something / If the headline seems dramatic or clickbait