Evaluating Digital Sources
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Objective
I can figure out if online sources are trustworthy by checking who made them, why they made them, who they're for, and how they sound.
Part 1 of 4
Warm-up video
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Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
A trustworthy website should load quickly, have efficient links, and provide an easy way to return to the home page.
- 2
To assess a website's source, students should examine the domain name, check the About Us section, and research the author's qualifications.
- 3
Signs of bias in a website include advertisements promoting a particular point of view and the presence of opinionated blogs or one-sided articles.
Part 3 of 4
Practice
4 questions
Why is it important to evaluate the trustworthiness of online sources?
What are some clues that a website might NOT be trustworthy?
Part 4 of 4
Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“List four ways you can determine if an online source is trustworthy, according to the video.”
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