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aCTIvITy 2.6
evaluating sources: How Credible are They?
learNING sTraTeGIes:
Predicting, Note-taking, Graphic Organizer
aCadeMIC voCabUlary
Credibility comes from the
word credible, which means
“believable or trustworthy.”
Source Criteria
Definition
1. Authority
2. Accuracy
3. Credibility
4. Timeliness
5. Purpose/Audience
My Notes
Learning Targets
• Evaluate research sources for authority, accuracy, credibility, timeliness, and purpose/audience.
• Distinguish between primary and secondary sources.
• Evaluate a website’s content and identity to determine appropriate Internet sources for research.
Research Sources
After choosing a topic and writing research questions, the next step is to find sources of information. Sources might be books, magazines, documentary films, or online information. Not all sources are equal, however. Some are better than others. Learning how to tell the difference is a skill you need both for your academic success and your life.
Evaluating Sources
1. You can evaluate both print and online resources using five separate criteria, including authority, accuracy, credibility, timeliness, and purpose/audience. Use a dictionary or work with your classmates and teacher to complete each definition.
102 SpringBoard® English Language Arts Grade 7
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