Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Credible Sources


Take a look at these two websites.  Jot down your thoughts as your read through them - after we will discuss the content.


SAVE THE TREE OCTOPUS
DOG ISLAND

PALESTINIAN FACTS

What to look for:

Does the site make sense?
Are there primary sources, interviews, surveys?
.org, vs .com. vs .edu vs .gov
Who is the audience?
Accuracy - well researched with footnotes
Bias (are both sides of the story represented?
Is the information current?
Do the author's credentials make him/her an expert?

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