Assessing the Credibility of a Website – A basic outline of what we are looking for to certify a website.
Finding Credible Information on the Web – In some areas it is very tough to find reliable information.
Assessing Credibility – When you are looking for facts this skill is Paramount.
Choosing Credible Sources – Is the website selling something? That is a dead give away.
Finding and Citing Credible Sources – We look at some big issues of the past and present.
Web Site Evaluation Checklist – Who is the author or sponsoring organization? What qualifies them to write about this subject?
Quoting and Paraphrasing from Your Sources – As you conduct your research, fill out the questionnaire below for each of your sources.
Says Who? – Whether you use first or secondhand sources, or a combination of the two, your sources must be credible.
Evaluating Websites – Who or what is sponsoring the page or organization?
Are Your Sources Credible? – Whether you use first or secondhand sources, or a combination of the two, your sources must be credible.
Avoid Plagiarism! – When you use a quotation in your writing, you must provide a context for the reader to understand why you chose to use that particular quotation and what your analysis means.
Embedding Quotations – Using quotations at strategic moments in your essay can both give your argument credibility and bring a fresh perspective to your subject.
Finding and Citing Credible Sources on the Web – Any source you use in your research has to be credible. Choose one of the questions below. Use the Internet to look for a credible source for the answer.
Finding and Using Quotes – Use your favorite search engine to try to answer this question.
Checking Out Your Sources – Whether you use first or secondhand sources, or a combination of the two, your sources must be credible.