Category 1
Author
A person who writes an article or page published on a website
Persuade
To convince someone to do something or think a different way
Inform
To provide information on a topic
Entertain
To interest, amuse and/or tell a story
URL
The full link to the website
Author's Purpose
The reason behind why the author wrote something
Evaluate
Examine and judge carefully
Fact Checker
a person whose job is to verify the factual accuracy of something before publication
Fact
A statement that can be proved as always being true
Opinion
A personal belief, attitude or view about something
Author's Bias/Perspective
An author's opinion or preference that impacts their writing and prevents the writing from being completely neutral
Domain
The name of the website/the kind of website
Copyright Date
The last date that the website, page or article was altered, updated or changed.
Publishing date
The date in which a page or article was created.
Currency
The timeliness of the source. Is it current enough to be useful?
Authority
A reliable, respected source—someone with knowledge on a particular subject
Sponsoring Organization or Company
The larger company or organization that is responsible for publishing the information/page
Credibility
being able to trust or believe something
Relevancy
the importance and usefulness of the source for your research needs. Is it going to help meet your project needs?
What dessert is associated with author's purpose?
PIE
What is the author's purpose?
The population of Spring Lake Park, MN is 6,535.
Inform
What is the author's purpose?
A commercial for traveling to Montana.
Persuade
What is the author's purpose?
The terms and conditions for Apple Music.
Inform
What is the author's purpose?
A flyer in the locker bay for an LGBTQ Club where they state that all are welcome.
Persuade
A TikTok of Lebron James and his family dancing.
Entertain