How do you know what to believe and what not believe when it comes to believing information Is this credible WhyWhy Not Credible Sources Official government websites gov Institutional sites that represent universities regulatory agencies governing bodies and respected organiz ID: 266599
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Aim: How can we discern a credible source?
How do you know what to believe and what not believe when it comes to believing information?Slide2
Is this credible? Why/Why Not?Slide3
Credible Sources
Official
government
websites (
gov
)
Institutional sites that represent universities, regulatory agencies, governing bodies, and respected organizations with specific expertise
(
edu
)
Peer
-reviewed journals
Reputable news
sources (com)
WHAT SHOULD WE AVOID?????Slide4
Not so credible…
Blogs
Web forums
Individual or business websites
Materials published by an entity that may have an ulterior
motive Slide5
Independent Work
Open your Google Doc and have it ready for research!
Create a section for vocabulary as you collect
As you visit your various sources, make sure you are thinking about whether or not they are credible
Use the checklist to guide youSlide6
Homework
Continue research
Read for 40
mins
.
Visit the library
Please return any borrowed books