The credibility of sources
I can evaluate the credibility of online sources to help me with my own work.
The credibility of sources
I can evaluate the credibility of online sources to help me with my own work.
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Key learning points
- Digital content should be analysed for credibility
- Checking the author, source, purpose, date and facts is used to evaluate the credibility of online sources.
Keywords
Source - where information comes from, such as from a website, a book, a person, or any other place where information is found
Credibility - how trustworthy or believable a source of information is; a credible source is one that is reliable and accurate
Common misconception
All information that is found on the internet is true.
Anyone can create a website. Check who wrote it, when and if the facts are correct. Don't believe everything you see without checking first!
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Starter quiz
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Exit quiz
6 Questions
where information comes from
how trustworthy a source is
favouring one perspective
the creator of the content