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Assessing Source Credibility
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Assessing Source Credibility
📚 Part 1: Quick Checks (Multiple Choice)
1. Which clue most strongly suggests the author is an expert on a topic?
The author has a degree or work experience in the subject area
The author uses long sentences and big words
The article was shared many times on social media
The author uses a friendly tone
2. Why is the publication date important?
It shows how current the information is
Older dates always make an article better
Dates tell you the author's opinion
Dates show how long the article is
3. Which choice best shows a source may be biased?
The piece presents only one side and no facts to support it
The author lists studies and data
The article includes links to other reliable sites
The author includes a short biography
4. Check all items that are examples of evidence (select all that apply):
A chart showing survey results with source cited
A personal story about one person’s experience
A direct quote from a named scientist with their study
An opinion sentence with no facts
✏️ Part 2: Short Answers & Vocabulary
5. Match each root to its meaning. Draw a line or write the letter.
A. cred-
B. bio-
C. exper-
1. life
2. believe
3. try, test
6. Read this short excerpt and answer the questions below:
Excerpt: "By studying tree rings, scientists find clues about rainfall in past years." — Article by Jamie Park, published 05/12/2024.
a) What clue in the excerpt tells you about the author's expertise? _________
b) Why might the publication date (05/12/2024) matter for this topic? _________
c) What evidence does the sentence use to support its point? _________
7. Write two things you look for when deciding if a source is credible:
8. Exit ticket: Write one tip you learned today or one question you still have:
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