Is it credible?
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English
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6th - 8th Grade
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Easy
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LESLEY BABE
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Is it credible?
Credible means capable of being believed; trustworthy.
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Examining credible sources
What about the media made it seem believable?
What about the video made it seem unbelievable?
If you didn't think it was credible, when did you start feeling it wasn't true?
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Tips and Tricks
Start with what you know is already credible.
1. Print and digital encyclopedias
2. Online scholarly databases
3. Online or print magazines like The Wall Street Journal or The New York Times.
4, College and university websites
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Tips and Tricks
What makes a source credible?
1. Is there a date?
2. Is there an author?
3. Are there sources cited?
4. Know the purpose of the content?
5. Use non - biased search terms
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Finding the purpose...
Use the domain name to help find the purpose.
1. education: .edu
2. academic: .ac
3. government: .gov
4. organization: . org
5. commercial: .com
6. network: .net
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What to avoid?
avoid the sensational clickbait headlines
avoid articles that have bad grammar and spelling
avoid wikipedia that allows multiple users to edit
avoid poorly designed websites
Is it credible?
Credible means capable of being believed; trustworthy.
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