Reliable or Not?
This site lets anyone edit its pages — is it always reliable?
What is Wikipedia?
The first step in research is to do what?
Plan your topic or question.
What does “cite your sources” mean?
Give credit to where you got your information.
What’s a keyword?
A word or phrase that helps you search.
A celebrity posts a “breaking news” story—what should you do first?
Check a reliable news site.
A website ending in “.gov” means what?
It’s a government website (usually reliable).
What should you do before deciding if a source is trustworthy?
Check the author and date.
Why do we need to cite sources?
To avoid plagiarism and show honesty.
If you type too many words into Google, what should you do?
Use fewer keywords.
True or False: Misinformation is always spread on purpose.
False.
This type of website often has bias because it’s trying to sell you something.
What is a commercial site (.com)?
Name one way to organize your notes.
Graphic organizer, chart, cue cards, etc.
What is plagiarism?
Copying someone’s work without credit.
What do quotation marks do in a search (“climate change”)?
Search for that exact phrase.
What is confirmation bias?
Believing info that supports your opinions.
True or False: A YouTube video with lots of views is always reliable.
False
What should you do if two sources disagree?
Check a third credible source.
Name one piece of information included in a citation.
Author, title, date, or link.
What’s one advantage of using a library database over Google?
It has reviewed, reliable sources.
What are two signs that a website is not credible?
No author, no date, extreme bias, errors, ads, etc.
What are the four steps of the research process?
Plan, Search, Evaluate, Cite.
What is a “Works Cited” page?
A list of all the sources you used.
How can you tell if a source is biased?
It presents one side only, uses emotional language, lacks evidence.
Why is it important to check multiple sources?
To confirm accuracy and avoid bias.