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Using Credible Internet Sources

Using Credible Internet Sources. People lie on the Internet. For example…. I AM A SUPER MODEL!. What does this mean for us?. Choose sources that are reviewed for accuracy. Academic journals online are nearly always peer reviewed.

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Using Credible Internet Sources

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  1. Using Credible Internet Sources

  2. People lie on the Internet For example… I AM A SUPER MODEL!

  3. What does this mean for us? • Choose sources that are reviewed for accuracy. • Academic journals online are nearly always peer reviewed. • Look for websites marked .edu or .gov – this means they are published by an educational or governmental institution. • Look for websites known to be authorities on the subject (like, NASA for space exploration). • Well-known periodicals (ex. The New York Times) generally report factually and objectively – the articles are edited before being published.

  4. Why wouldn’t we want to use Wikipedia? • Let’s take a look at Wikipedia’s “about us” page…

  5. Questions to ask yourself • Who is the author? What qualifies him/her to speak on the subject? • Who is sponsoring this website? Are any biases at play? • Where did she/he get this information? • Can you verify this information from another source? • Why are they putting this information online? • Has it been updated recently?

  6. Let’s Practice (cont.) Pretend your research topic is Asia. Find 5 websites you and your team believe are credible and explain why. You will be explaining it to the class, so make sure EVERYONE in your group understands. Remember to: Look for an author and see if they are credible Look for .org and .edu Look for websites that do not have a lot of advertising Ask yourself “why” are the publishing this info.

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