Write with confidence by ensuring Thornton High School Library Why do I care if my sources are credible You want to pass this class You want to do well in college You want to know the truth You want to be taken seriously ID: 533916
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Source Credibility
Write with confidence by ensuring
Thornton High School LibrarySlide2
Why do I care if my sources are credible?
You want to pass this class
You want to do well in college
You want to know the truth
You want to be taken seriouslyYou want to make a difference
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Scenario one: You are writing a research paper on the importance of fuel efficiency on America’s economy. Is the resource below credible?
Chevrolet Volt Media Portal
Students access from Teach LinksSlide4
Scenario
two: You are writing a research paper on the importance of minimum wage on
America’s economy. Is the resource below credible?
CQ Researcher: Minimum Wage
Students access from Teacher LinksSlide5
You must ask yourself some questions to determine whether a source is credible.
Source Credibility Questions
Provide HardcopySlide6
Examples
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Might be
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redibleNot Credible
Transfer to Examples PresentationSlide7
Tools You Can Use
Print Resource Credibility Checklist
Web Page Credibility Checklist
Provide HardcopiesSlide8
Apply Tools
Evaluate two sample sources on Teacher Links page using tools
Discuss with a partner
Report outSlide9
Conclusion
Questions?
Hoax web sites for fun.